On Saturday afternoon, the two teams began their two-game series at the UJ Soweto Campus. The plan was initially to hold the second match there on Tuesday as well. However, persistent rainfall in Johannesburg over several days has severely damaged the pitch, leading to a modification of these initial arrangements.
Since the rain in Johannesburg hasn’t let up and persists in falling intermittently, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has finally opted to move this crucial game to Atteridgeville.
Dr Desiree Ellis' Sasol-backed team defeated Malawi 3-0 at the UJ Soweto Campus on Saturday, which marked Noko Matlou's last appearance with the national squad.
Goals from Nonhlanhla Mthandi and Linda Motlhalo secured a memorable farewell for one of football's dedicated figures during an international friendly match. On Tuesday, the spotlight will shine on another pillar of Banyana Banyana, Nompumelelo Nyandeni, as she prepares to retire after earning her 150th cap.
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