Tholakele, Montsho miss Turkey camp
Friday, February 16, 2024 | 380 Views |
Notable absentee: Tholakele. PIC: WIKIPEDIA
The Mares depart for Turkey tomorrow to kick-start the first of three international training camps ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 finals.
The team's head coach, Alex Malete, has selected a 22-member squad for the Turkey camp, with Tholakele notably missing out.
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