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Tuesday’s second international friendly match between Banyana Banyana and Malawi has been moved to Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.
The two sides played the first of their two-match series at UJ Soweto Campus on Saturday afternoon, and the venue was supposed to host the second meeting on Tuesday. But the incessant rains that have pelt Johannesburg for days caused significant damage to the pitch and forced a change to the original plans.
Given that the rain has not stopped and continues to sweep over Johannesburg, albeit sporadically, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has ultimately decided to take this vital match to Atteridgeville.
Coach Dr. Desiree Ellis’s Sasol-sponsored side beat Malawi 3-0 at UJ Soweto Campus on Saturday in a match that was Banyana Banyana legend Noko Matlou’s final outing in national team colors.
A brace from Nonhlanhla Mthandi and a third from Linda Motlhalo ensured a fitting send-off to the international sunset for one of the game’s faithful servants. Tuesday will be a tribute to another Banyana Banyana stalwart, Nompumelelo Nyandeni, who will receive her 150th cap before heading off to the sunset as well.
The Tshwane Regional Football Association would like to take this opportunity to encourage the people of Tshwane to come in their numbers to support Banyana Banyana at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville. The people of Atteridgeville, Saulsville, and Lotus are requested to lead the charge in support numbers. The Phelindaba Local Association is being called to coordinate, understanding that this is short notice.
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