South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, have secured a high profile friendly against Australia.The friendly against the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-host is scheduled for October 8 in LondonIt will mark the first time ever that Australia’s women’s national team faces an African nation in a match outside of the FIFA Women’s World Cup or the Olympic Games.African champions South Africa 🇿🇦 will take on Australia 🇦🇺 in an international friendly game in London next month.Banyana Banyana conceded 10 goals against Copa America winners Brazil 🇧🇷 in two games failing to score in either tie last week. Australia is yet another good test. pic.twitter.com/rCGldpDyrk— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) September 12, 2022 Banyana, who are the reigning Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions continue to prepare for next year’s FIFA World Cup and will get a chance to test themselves against the co-hosts, who are ranked above them.While Banyana ranked 54 by FIFA, Australia are placed 12th amongst the best.Banyana recently played another high profile double-header warm-up against visiting Brazil, losing in both occasions with wide margins.🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟:WAFCON champions, Banyana Banyana will play another high-profile friendly next month, facing Australia who are in 12th position on the FIFA ranking in London. pic.twitter.com/7lXWO7Gp5z— iDiski Times (@iDiskiTimes) September 12, 2022 The coach Desiree Ellis’ side lost the first leg 3-0 before going down more heavily 6-0 in the second encounter.”Coming so soon after playing against Brazil, this gives us an opportunity to rectify our mistakes as well as test and challenge us. It is another opportunity for an improved performance and for players to raise their hands,” Desiree remarked.
