Banyana Banyana shared the spoils with DR Congo after a 1-1 attract a primary leg CAF Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier performed on the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Wednesday, 22 October 2025.
The South African senior girls’s nationwide crew struck first by way of Kgalebane “Pana” Mohlakoana, who put the guests within the lead within the first half. However the lead didn’t final very lengthy because the hosts equalised by way of Ruth Kipoyi Monique on the stroke of halftime.
After the break, coach Thinasonke Mbuli adjusted the strategy and made a triple change with Nthabiseng Majiya changing Mohlakoana, Linda Motlhalo approaching for Lebogang Ramalepe and Nonhlanhla Mthandi for Noxolo Cesane. The guests tried to seek out the successful purpose however ultimately settled for a share of the spoils away from dwelling.
“We had two targets coming right here. One was to get the outcome and ensure we didn’t lose the match, and the opposite was to get an away purpose, or two if potential.”
Banyana Banyana Coach, Thinasonke Mbuli
“I’m a bit upset in our second-half efficiency as a result of I believe we allowed them to assault us extra, so we performed below a little bit of stress. What’s extra vital was to get the outcome, which is a draw, and most significantly, to attain an away purpose.”
Mbuli additionally underlined the calibre of the opposition and the rising customary of soccer throughout the continent. “The DRC has three worldwide gamers, one in every of them beginning within the Ladies’s Champions League for PSG. This tells you that the crew has good gamers, and it was by no means going to be straightforward for us. The sport in Africa has improved as a result of so many gamers are actually enjoying overseas, and that makes the sport extra tactical and aggressive.”
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The squad travelled again dwelling to South Africa instantly after the match and can land in Johannesburg within the early hours of Thursday morning.
They are going to be strengthened by the supply of Amogelang Motau, Hilda Magaia, Thembi Kgatlana and Sinoxolo Cesane forward of the second leg in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
Banyana Banyana Squad for the WAFCON Qualifier vs the DR Congo
Kaylin Swart
Andile Dlamini
Dineo Magagula
Lebohang Ramalepe
Fikile Magama
Tiisetso Makhubela
Bambanani Mbane
Karabo Dhlamini
Shakira O’Malley
Yolanda Nduli
Bongeka Gamede
Jessica Wade
Linda Motlhalo
Nonhlanhla Mthandi
Refiloe Jane
Amogelang Motau
Regina Mogolola
Noxolo Cesane
Kgaelebane Mohlakoana
Hildah Magaia
Sinoxolo Cesane
Thembi Kgatlana
Thato Mofolo
Nthabiseng Majiya
Bonolo Mokoma
Authentic Copy: SAFA, with enhancing by gsport
Predominant Picture Caption: Banyana Banyana Centre-Ahead Bonolo Mokoma drives the possession forwards with Noxolo Cesane monitoring her progress. South Africa scored a worthwhile away purpose by way of Kgalebane Mohlakoana of their away leg 1-all draw. Picture: SAFA
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