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Paris 2024: Banyana Banyana coach explains why her team will qualify ahead of Nigeria

Desiree Ellis, head coach of Banyana Banyana, remains optimistic that her team can still qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Julius Malulu
Julius Malulu Published April 9, 2024
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Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis. (Photo by Matthew Lewis - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis. (Photo by Matthew Lewis - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Banyana Banyana and Nigeria’s Super Falcons will compete in the final round of the CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers on Tuesday evening at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

South Africa trailed 1-0 in the first leg and will need to win by two or more goals on Tuesday to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

With the away goal rule not in the equation, the home team will have to work a little harder to impress their fans on Tuesday night.

Despite South Africa’s loss in the first leg, head coach Ellis believes her team is superior to what they demonstrated in Abuja.

“Looking forward to the game, we have looked at the footage (from the first game) as well. We 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.

(Photo via Gallo Images)

The Banyana boss hopes the team will die a little in Tuesday’s match.

“We have to put everything into it to make sure that we get the goal early to be able to kickstart from there. We know it won’t be easy; Nigeria got the one-goal advantage and we have to prepare for every eventuality,” concluded the coach. 

The African Champions will be looking to qualify for the Olympics for the third time, while Nigeria wants to return after 16 years.

READ MORE: “We’re still in the game” Ellis reacts to South Africa’s loss to Nigeria

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    Julius Malulu April 9, 2024
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    Julius Malulu is a Bolanews sports journalist and football analyst from Zambia. He previously worked for United Voice and Radio Christian Voice as a sports reporter. He specializes in writing exclusive pieces and conducting interviews. He has appeared as an analyst on Znbc TV's Talking Football show, the radio Christian Voice Back Page, Camnet TV, and the Everything Bola Podcast.
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