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South Africa 2-0 Botswana: Kgatlana and Salgado help Banyana Banyana silence Mares

South Africa's senior women's team wrapped up their April international friendlies on a high, after a 2-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday.

Banyana Banyana came into the tie on the heels of a 3-1 victory over Zambia courtesy of Noko Matlou's brace and Thembi Kgatlana's goal.

Banyana were hoping to extend their dominance over their opponents, having beaten the Mares in last year's Cosafa Women's Cup final, as they step up the preparations for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations qualifier.

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In a quest for a win, coach Desiree Ellis ringed changes to the squad that defeated Zambia, starting Kaylin Swart, Tiisetso Makhubela, Koketso Tlailane Noxolo Cesane in place of captain Andile Dlamini, Bongeka Gamede, Sibulele Holweni and Kgaelebane Mohlakoana.