Kgatlana: Japan Clash Will Test Banyana
By Malose Wa Ga Lamola Banyana Banyana attacker Thembi Kgatlana speaks to the media team ahead of Japan's test. Photo: © Sasol Banyana Banyana Thembi Kgatlana, a star attacker for Banyana Banyana and Tigres Femenil, says she enjoys playing in high-profile matches to gauge the team's performance against the world's best nations. Speaking through Sasol Banyana Banyana's media team ahead of South Africa's first of two international friendlies against Japan in Osaka, Kgatlana stated that playing against the world's fifth-ranked country will provide Banyana Banyana with a clear picture of the team's sharpness and where it needs to improve. Read: We Will Give A Good Fight Though friendly games do not carry the same pressure as official tournaments, Kgatlana is convinced that these friendlies are the best way to assess the 2022 Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) winners against a top five ranked team in the world. “I'm pretty excited. And ...