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South African female referee Akhona Makalima

Akhona Makalima backs Banyana Banyana to overcome Nigeria’s Super Falcons

South African referee Akhona Makalima says Banyana Banyana’s performance in recent times has raised the standard of the women’s game in South Africa, and has inspired the next generation of female footballers.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis credits her technical team ahead of Nigeria clash

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has given credit to her technical team for getting the players prepared to face Nigeria in a crucial CAF Olympic Qualifier.

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Refiloe Jane confident Banyana Banyana can defeat Nigeria

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says their goal of qualifying for the Olympics remains alive ahead of their final-round qualifying clash against Nigeria.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis names final Banyana Banyana squad to face Nigeria

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named a 24-member squad that will face Nigeria in the final CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifier.

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Finidi George deserves to be given the Nigeria job, says Kenneth Omeruo

Kenneth Omeruo says Finidi George has done enough to earn himself the Nigeria head coach role on a permanent basis.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis urges fans to fill up Loftus for Banyana's crucial Olympic qualifier

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is urging football supporters to come out in numbers and fill up Loftus Stadium when they host Nigeria in the second leg of their final Olympic qualifier.

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