Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has confirmed the squad for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) and emphasized that team harmony will prevail, dispelling concerns about bonus disputes with the South African Football Association (Safa).The 26-player squad, announced at Sasol Place in Sandton, will travel to host nation Morocco for the tournament starting on July 25.Ellis highlighted the importance of unity, stating that players prioritized World Cup qualification and team cohesion.

She noted that previous bonus disagreements between Banyana and Safa were addressed through open communication, with players voicing their expectations.The squad blends youth and experience, featuring six players under 23 and an 18-year-old debutant, Zoe October.Banyana are grouped with Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania, with their opening match against Tanzania scheduled for July 27.

Ellis’s focus on consistency and depth aims to replicate the success of their 2022 Wafcon title win, while learning from their fourth-place finish in the previous edition.