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Banyana Banyana to go to Japan after failing to qualify for Olympics

South Africa Football Association (Safa) has officially announced the arrangement of an international friendly between Banyana Banyana and Japan on November 10.

Following the country's elimination from the Olympic Qualifiers at the hands of Botswana, Safa began to focus on preparing Desiree Ellis' side for the 2020 African Women's Cup of Nations qualifiers.

It will be the second time the two nations will be meeting since their first-ever encounter at the group stage of the London 2012 Women's Olympic Games at Millenium Stadium in Cardiff.

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Members of Ellis' team that featured in the match which ended 0-0 are Robyn Moodaly, Nothando Vilakazi, captain Janine van Wyk, Leandra Smeda, Noko Matlou and Refiloe Jane.