Coach Desiree Ellis' charges face rivals Nigeria in a highly anticipated Fourth Round CAF Women's Olympic qualifier next month and the winner of this match will compete in Group C at the Paris Games. The tough group includes Spain, Japan and Brazil.
Coach Desiree Ellis' charges face rivals Nigeria in a highly anticipated Fourth Round CAF Women's Olympic qualifier next month and the winner of this match will compete in Group C at the Paris Games. The tough group includes Spain, Japan and Brazil.
The Sasol-sponsored side face the Super Falcons of Nigeria on 4 April in Niger before welcoming their traditional rivals at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 9 April 2024. It is a match that has fans in both countries rubbing their hands together in anticipation as it will resume a rivalry that goes back several years. Ellis announced a preliminary 30-member squad a few days ago and the team will go into camp on 25 March 2024 in preparation for the showdown against their long-time rivals.
The final 23-player squad for the Olympic qualifier will be finalised when Ellis names the team in the coming days.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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