Coach Desiree Ellis Said Banyana Banyana Are on the Right Track After a Convincing Victory

• Banyana beat Senegal 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday, 4 June 2024, after a goalless draw against the same opponents four days earlier
• Coach Desiree Ellis said her side was in complete control of the match and was pleased with how new players adapted
• Local football fans praised Banyana for their performance and backed the side to continue their improvement

Banyana coach Desiree Ellis praised her side after a convincing 2-0 victory over Senegal in the international friendly on Tuesday, 4 June 2024.

The Wafcon champions won through goals from Amogelang Motau and Noxolo Cesane, CPUT honorary doctorate Ellis said Banyana could have scored more.

Desiree Ellis is proud of Banyana

Watch Ellis speak about Banyana's performance in the video below:

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Speaking on the Sasol in Sport Twitter (X) profile, Ellis said the side was in complete control of the match against Senegal.

Ellis said:

"The gameplan worked really well in terms of control in all areas of the pitch. The scoreline could have been more from the chances we created, but today really showed the quality of football that we want to play. "

Fans praised Ellis

Before the matches against Senegal, local football fans criticised Ellis for excluding goalkeeper Andile Dlamini, but after the 2-0 victory, they took to social media to praise the side.

Eppah Sinzamala was happy

"Well done, girls. It was a good game to watch."

Mthokozie Mthokoh admired Banyana

"African champions."

Lulu Seti was proud:

"Proud of you ladies, well done."

Madikane Aobakwe Ramolodi is a fan:

"Awesome stuff."

Duncan Tladi praised Banyana:

"Wow, this is an absolutely amazing achievement. Congratulations to them."

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Desiree Ellis suffers backlash for 2026 Olympics failure

As Briefly News reported, local fans called for Desiree Ellis to step down after she failed to guide Banyana to the 2026 Olympics.

The Wafcon champions failed at the qualification hurdle against Nigeria in April 2024, and fans took to social media to say it was time Ellis stepped down as Banyana's coach.

Source: Briefly News