Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis - Photo Courtesy SAFA Media.
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has discussed the importance of their friendly matches against Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz.
Banyana are scheduled to face Jamaica in the first of their two international friendly matches on Friday 29 November 2024 at Catherine Hall Sports Complex in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Speaking ahead of the game, coach Ellis said as quoted by SAFA website: “The Jamaicans will give us a good run for our money. We will be looking to ensure that we build on keeping the ball, creating and converting chances, but also maintaining our defensive structure,” said Dr Ellis.
“Now that the draw for the 2024 WAFCON is out, we are focusing on how we will play against the opponents we have in our group. However, as much as we are preparing for our opponents, we are also looking at players that may end up making our WAFCON squad.
“We have brought many young players to Jamaica who have raised their hands up in the league, and this is a great opportunity for them to fight for spots in the national team.”
The two matches will be the last of the year for the South African senior women’s national team as they wrap up 2024 ahead of next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morrocco.
The reigning African champions will have their last training session this evening ahead of what promises to be a quality game of football between the two nations ranked 42nd and 50th in the FIFA rankings.
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