Ellis' side has not lost to the Copper Queens since first meeting in 2012, winning four times and drawing twice and are eager to extend their fine run over their Cosafa rivals in the seventh meeting in all competitions.
The tactician is expecting a difficult match in Milpark but is confident Banyana can start their preparation for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations on a high since the Cosafa triumph last November.
"It's been a long time since the Cosafa Cup but it's great to be back on the field doing what we love," Ellis told
Goal.
"We have lost a whole year of football and these friendlies are the beginning of the process to prepare for the 2022 Awcon qualifiers.