Vengeful lady Zebras enter Banyana Banyana SA den
Tumelo Mouwane | Friday April 10, 2015 12:19
She declared: “We intend scoring the first goal within 20 minutes into the game. “We will continue to visit the South African defence with every chance we have so that we can get an early goal. “Our mandate stays the same as the one we had when we went to clash against them at Molepolole sports complex.
“The promise is that we are not going to shame Batswana. Our intention in this competition is to qualify for the All Africa games,” she said. Nkutlwisang is to prosecute the game at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg. For Botswana, it will be a dream-come-true if they win in order to qualify for the continental showpiece.
The lady Zebras go into the game as underdogs though, because Banyana Banyana are one goal up after scoring in the first leg encounter in Molepolole recently.
Another thing up Banyana Banyana sleeve will be home ground advantage, which could see them increase their lead.
They are also expecting their goal poacher, Portia Modise to continue where she left off last time with her stunningly well taken shots at goal.
The Botswana side, on the other hand, will be looking to Thuto Ramafifi for goals while full back Gale Motlhale will be looking to put on another solid performance.
Masego Montsho in defence, is expected to stem the goal avalanche from South African marauders while Bame Ncenga will be assigned to work out the South African defence with her darting runs.
Admittedly, Botswana should expect to work hard to stop Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk, who is known for winning games through her consistent goal efforts.
Nkutlwisang though, said the team is on a high for the South Africa sojourn.
“The girls have been in camp since March 29. The mood is very good. We are anticipating positive results from the Saturday encounter,” Nkutlwisang said.
Midfielder-cum-striker, Amogelang Moahi has not made it into the squad this time around because she failed a late fitness test after she got injured during a league game.
“We have called upon new players, Masego (Montsho) and Bame (Ncenga), into the camp,” the coach said without elaborating.
Botswana squad is as follows:
Defenders: Sedilame Bosija, Peggy Segokgo, Bonang Otlhagile, Kgomotso, Gale Motlhale, Masego Montsho, Lebogang Setekereke,Tlamelo Motlhale.
Midfielders: Boitumelo Gumana, Kitso Sheba, Thuso Leseane, Golebaone Selebatso, Chedza Kaziba, Refilwe Matloo.
Strikers: Nondi Matlhasedi, Refilwe Tholakele, Thuto Ramafifi, Bame Ncenga.
South Africa squad:
Defenders: Roxanne Barker, Kaylin Swart Lebogang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Janine Van Wyk, Noko Matlou, Lerato Kgasago, Zamandosi Cele
Midfielders: Alochia Thobokela, Silindile Ngubane, Refiloe Jane, Leandra Smeda Nompumelelo Nyandeni, Amanda Dlamini, Mamello Makhabane
Strikers: Portia Modise, Sanah Mollo, Shiwe Nogwanya, Thembi Kgatlana, Ode Fulutudi