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Women’s World Cup: South Africa coach Ellis makes bold prediction after round of 16 exit

Women’s World Cup: South Africa coach Ellis makes bold prediction after round of 16 exit

Following Bayana Bayana’s 2-0 defeat at the hands of 2019 finalists the Netherlands at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, head coach Desiree Ellis has come out to make a bold prediction on the team’s future ahead of the next Mundial in 2027. The 60-year-old former South Africa international said in the post-match conference that the reigning African champions, who had already made history in the...

Women’s World Cup: South Africa’s Seoposenwe unfazed by criticisms ahead of Netherlands test 

Women’s World Cup: South Africa’s Seoposenwe unfazed by criticisms ahead of Netherlands test 

South African forward Jermaine Seoposenwe, who is playing in her second FIFA Women's World Cup, says she and her teammates are unfazed by external comments from experts who think they don't deserve to still be at the tournament. The Mexico-based forward, who provided the assist for Thembi Kgatlana's goal against Argentina, echoes the thoughts of head coach Desiree Ellis by revealing they are unbothered by any...

Women’s World Cup: Banyana Banyana boss Ellis relishing ‘underdog’ tag ahead of round of 16 tie

Women’s World Cup: Banyana Banyana boss Ellis relishing ‘underdog’ tag ahead of round of 16 tie

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis said they have been underestimated at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup and despite the "underdog" tag, they are still competing in the tournament. The 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions completed a comeback win in their final group game against Italy to seal historic progress to the knockout stage, where they will face 2019 finalists Netherlands. Banyana Banyana...