Picture: Banyana Banyana players against Nigeria
By OBAKENG MAJE
Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis said they are now better than what they displayed in Nigeria. Ellis said this ahead of the much-anticipated match between Banyana Banyana and Nigeria.
“South Africa and Nigeria will lock horns in the second leg of the CAF Women’s Olympic qualifiers on Tuesday evening at Loftus Versfeld. With the away goal rule removed from the equation, there is no doubt that it will be do or die.
“You will remember that we came back with a defeat in Abuja, Nigeria, but we remain adamant that our side still has a chance to go to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. So, we are looking forward to the game today,” she said.
Ellis further said they have looked at the footage of their first game as well. She added that they know we are better than what we showed in Nigeria. We can do way better than that, and I think the second half showed how well we can play. It is a match we have to win,” said Ellis.
“We have to put everything into it to make sure that we get the goal early to be able to kick-start from there. We know it won’t be easy, Nigeria got the one goal advantage and we have to prepare for every eventuality.
“Sinoxolo Cesane who could not travel with the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana to Nigeria, is the only change in the squad ahead of the game today. Beyond the magnitude of the encounter, BanyanaBanyana defender Lebohang Ramalepe will get her 100th cap should she make an appearance,” she said.
The match will kickoff at 19:30pm and will be LIVE on SABC 3 and SuperSport 209.
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