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2024 WAFCON: Predicting Banyana Banyana's XI to battle for bronze with Ghana - Desiree Ellis to drop Andile Dlamini for Kaylin Swart?

South Africa are hopeful of completing a double over the Black Queens in their quest to finish third in the biennial competition ongoing in Morocco.

Banyana Banyana are set for another hurdle in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations when they play rivals Ghana on Friday night in their quest to win bronze.

South Africa were beaten in the semi-final by Nigeria, while the Black Queens fell to hosts Morocco in the last four.

Both teams will be aiming at completing the tournament on a high, with Desiree Ellis' side targeting a double after beating the West African nation 2-0 in the Group stage..

GOAL predicts how the Banyana coach might pick his starting lineup.

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  • Kaylin Swart, Banyana BanyanaBackpage

    GOALKEEPER: Kaylin Swart

    Dlamini was the star of the show for Banyana Banyana until her blunder gifted Nigeria a ticket to the final. Coach Ellis might give Swart a chance to play the last WAFCON game for South Africa.

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  • Lebohang Ramalepe of South AfricaBackpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Lebohang Ramalepe

    The Banyana vice-captain has been consistent since the tournament began and will aim to help her team secure at least a platform position.

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    LEFT-BACK: Karabo Dhlamini

    Another reliable player in this side, Dhlamini gives Ellis the confidence that everything is secure at the back.

  • Bambanani Mbane & Lucia Di Guglielmo, Banyana Banyana vs Italy, August 2023Getty

    CENTRE-BACK: Bambanani Mbane

    The 35-year-old made a mistake that gave Nigeria a penalty from which they scored; nevertheless, she has been a rock at the back.

  • Fikile Magama of Banyana BanyanaBackpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Fikile Magama

    She effectively complements Mbane at the heart of South African defense.

  • Refiloe Jane of Banyana BanyanaBackpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Refiloe Jane

    Jane's captaincy has been effective, but was unfortunate not to help Banyana Banyana get past Nigeria in the semi-final. She can end it with bronze.

  • Tiisetso Makhubela of South AfricaBackpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Tiisetso Makhubela

    Makhubela has a great understanding with Jane in midfield.

  • Sibulele Holweni - BanyanaGetty Images

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Sibulele Holweni

    Holweni has struggled to supply the attackers with the ball, but hopefully she can rediscover her form against the Black Queens.

  • Jermaine Seoposenwe of Banyana BanyanaBackpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Jermaine Seoposenwe

    It has not been a great campaign for Seoposenwe as she may have wished. Another chance to underline her worth in what will be her final game for her country.

  • Linda Motlhalo South Africa BanyanaGetty

    LEFT ATTACKER: Linda Motlhalo

    Despite Banyana Banyana's struggles, Motlhalo has raised her hand when it matters most.

  • South Africa v Italy: Group G - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023Getty Images Sport

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Hilda Magaia

    With Gabriela Salgado injured, the veteran forward is set to lead South Africa's attack.

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