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Desiree Ellis, Head Coach of South Africa, is seen prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and South Africa at Sydney Football S

Desiree Ellis: It’s a setback for women’s football

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says their failure to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games is a setback to women’s football in the country.

Former Banyana Banyana captain Amanda Dlamini

Amanda Dlamini - Banyana will have to fight a psychological battle to bounce back

Former Banyana Banyana captain Amanda Dlamini believes it is going to be tough for Banyana to bounce back against Nigeria.

Nigeria coach  Randy Waldrum

Nigeria coach optimistic they can beat Banyana Banyana

Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum is positive he has a team that can overcome Banyana Banyana in the final CAF Olympic Qualifier.

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.

2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria v South Africa

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.