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Desiree Ellis calls for dominance as Banyana eye COSAFA Cup final spot

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has called on her side to dominate and control proceedings when they face Zimbabwe in the COSAFA Women’s Championship semi-final on Friday afternoon.

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Desiree Ellis pleased with crucial COSAFA Cup semi-final spot

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says her side produced a much-improved performance against Angola to book their place in the COSAFA Women’s Championship semi-finals - with a group stage match still to play.

Leandra Smeda of South Africa poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 portrait session at Royal Barriere Hotel on June 05, 2019 in Le Havre, France.

I thought I did enough – Leandra Smeda on WAFCON snub

Leandra Smeda has admitted being heartbroken that a potential return to Banyana Banyana appears to have slipped through her fingers despite a resurgence.

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Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade on the team's winning mentality

Nigeria women's national team captain Rasheedat Ajibade insists it was important for the team to clinch their 10th WAFCON title because of how they have instilled a winning mentality amongst each other.

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Nigeria crowned WAFCON champions after thrilling comeback

Nigeria claimed a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on Saturday with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco at the Stade Olympique in Rabat.

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Banyana Banyana edge Senegal on penalties to reach WAFCON semi-finals

Banyana Banyana kept their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title defence alive with a tense 4-1 penalty shootout win over Senegal in the quarter-finals on Saturday night.