Banyana Banyana will look to fly the South African flag high at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Photo: Twitter @Banyana_Banyana
When will Banyana Banyana play their first match at Women’s World Cup?
Banyana Banyana will look to fly the South African flag high at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Banyana Banyana will look to fly the South African flag high at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Photo: Twitter @Banyana_Banyana
Banyana Banyana will look to fly the South African flag high at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
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The tournament kicks off on 20 July with the final scheduled for 20 August.
Banyana Banyana have been drawn in tough looking Group G alongside Sweden, Argentina and Italy.
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Desiree Ellis’s team will open their campaign on Sunday, 23 July at 07:00 (SA time).
They will then face Argentina on Friday, 28 July at 02:00 (SA time), before wrapping up their group stage commitments against Italy on Wednesday, 2 August at 09:00 (SA time).
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Only the top two teams in each group will progress to the next stage of the tournament.
Heading into the tournament, Banyana Banyana are ranked 54th in the latest FIFA rankings.
Meanwhile, Sweden are ranked third, Italy are 16th and Argentina 28th.
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