The reigning African queen and two important players have been ruled out of next month's preparation game for the World Cup
South Africa women's coach Desiree Ellis has confirmed the absence of Thembi Kgatlana, Linda Motlhalo and Leandra Smeda for their international friendly against the United States.
As part of their preparation for the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup, Banyana Banyana are billed to take on the world champions at the Levi Stadium in Califonia on May 12.
Due to club commitments, 2019 African Women's Player of the Year Kgatlana, her Beijing Phoenix teammate Linda Motlhalo and Vittsjo GIK defender Leandra Smeda were dropped from the 26-women squad.