SA ready for Women’s World Cup debut


2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

South Africa 

Group B, 8-17 June

Various venues

 

South Africa will make history when they debut in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, participating in Group B from 8-17 June.

Banyana Banyana secured their place at the global showpiece in France by finishing second at the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations at the back end of last year.

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis

SA’s debut match at the WWC will come in their Group B opener against Spain at Stade Oceane in Le Havre on Saturday 8 June. The Spanish secured their berth at the tournament by dominating their qualification group against Austria, Finland, Serbia and Israel.

Banyana then move onto a clash against China PR at Parc des Princes in Paris on Thursday 13 June. The teams have met once before, with the Asians claiming a 2-0 win in a 2016 Olympic Games clash in Rio de Janeiro.
 

South Africa forward Noko Matlou

SA wrap up Group B with a clash against Germany at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier on Monday 17 June. Die Nationalelf are one of the favourites for the 2019 WWC and boast two previous World Cup titles – 2003 and 2007.

Banyana coach Desiree Ellis will look to the likes of captain Janine van Wyk and experienced campaigners such as Noko Matlou and Nothando Vilakazi to lead the team to a strong showing on their tournament debut.

 

Key match stats

 

Spain v South Africa – Head-to-head

N/A – No previous matches

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SA ready for Women’s World Cup debut


South Africa v China – Head-to-head

Matches played 1

SA wins 0

China wins 1

Draws 0

 

South Africa v Germany

N/A – No previous matches

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SA ready for Women’s World Cup debut


South Africa Group B fixtures

 

Saturday 8 June

17:00: Spain v South Africa

 

Thursday 13 June

South Africa v China PR

 

Monday 17 June

18:00: South Africa v Germany


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Published: 06/05/2019