The Brazilian women's national team arrived in South Africa on Tuesday and were given a nice welcome by a few supporters ahead of their matches against Banyana Banyana.
South Africa and Brazil will do battle in two international friendlies in the comings as they begin preparations for next year's FIFA Women's World Cup.
Brazil arrived at OR Tambo on Tuesday afternoon, with the first clash set to take place at Orlando Stadium on Friday.
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The Brazil National Women's Team was given a thunderous welcome by a group of South African fans after the South Americans arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
The Brazilians face Banyana Banyana in two friendly internationals to be played at Orlando Stadium on Friday, and at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Monday September 5. Kick off for both matches is at 6pm and tickets are available at Ticketpro.
South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan and NEC members Job Mchunu and Jacob "Buddha" Mathathe welcomed the reigning Copa América Femenina champions at the airport.
Brazil Women's National Team team manager Ana Lorena said they were happy to be in South Africa and they are looking forward meeting the African champions in the coming days.
