Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has been hard at work in preparation for the international friendly against Japan on 10 November at the Kitakyushu Stadium in Fukuoka.
The match will be the second between the two sides after they drew 0-0 in the group stages of the London Olympic Games in 2012.
Banyana will be keen to put in a good performance after their recent upset at the hands of Botswana in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifiers.
Ellis revealed that she's been hard at work, both in analysing the opposition, and in prepping her team for the trip to Asia.
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"We are looking at the most recent games of Japan to come up with a game plan," she said.
"I am attending a lot of matches, especially the SAFA Women's National League, where I am constantly monitoring Banyana Banyana players, and also assessing those we have identified to can add value to the team.
"Along with the fitness trainer and assistant coach, we are also already working on a training program to give to the core group of players as a few of the overseas-based players are already back home.
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"This will help a great deal in keeping their fitness levels up so they don't have to start afresh when they come to the national team camp. The good thing is that the bulk of the squad are active on a weekly basis and that gives us comfort," added the former Banyana Banyana striker.
The squad to face Japan is expected to be announced within the next fortnight.
African News Agency