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.
It s always tough - Banyana Banyana coach Ellis expects difficult match against Zambia
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Zambia and Botswana are part of a bigger plan for Sasol Banyana Banyana – Ellis
8 April 2021 – Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, says she is happy that the team is back in action as this is the beginning of the journey to the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Ellis was speaking after South Africa’s training session at their base camp – the SAFA Technical Centre (Fun Valley).
She says she would have loved to have most, if not all, of the overseas-based players as they have not played for the national team since November 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Sasol League is back
5 April 2021- After 12 months of inactivity due to the Corona virus Pandemic, the South African Football Association (SAFA) made an announcement that amateur football, which includes the Sasol League can now be played again.
The first ball will be kicked this coming weekend (Saturday, 10 April 2021).
When the 2020 season was stopped and cancelled in March last year, only three matches had been played.
“We cannot hide our excitement to see the girls back on the field, where they belong. Our role as Sasol is to help grow and develop women’s football in South Africa, but unfortunately Covid-19 denied us, and the players, that chance,” said Nozipho Mbatha: Head of Brand and Sponsorships – Sasol.