'We could have done much better,' says Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

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'We could have done much better,' says Banyana coach Desiree Ellis
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While Banyana Banyana have secured a quarterfinal spot in the Wafcon with a game to spare, coach Desiree Ellis feels her side could have done better in their game against debutantes Burundi.

Banyana Banyana striker Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana celebrates her goal with teammates during the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations match against Burundi at Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat.While Banyana Banyana have secured a quarterfinal spot in the Women’s African Cup of Nations with a game to spare, coach Desiree Ellis feels her side could have done better in their game against debutantes Burundi.

Banyana defeated Burundi 3-1 in their second game of Group C and booked their spot in the final eight of the tournament being held in Morocco. Thembi Kgatlana, Amogelang Motau and Linda Motlhalo scored for SA who are looking to win the competition for the first time. Ellis’ team has qualified for the next round because they kicked off the tournament with a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over 11-time champions Nigeria.

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