Dr.
Desiree Ellis was full of pride and purpose as she reflected on South Africa's commanding 2-0 victory over Ghana in their opening Group C match at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Oujda, Morocco.
The Banyana Banyana coach celebrated with clenched fists and high-fives at the final whistle, signs of a job well done after a disciplined display against a Ghanaian side that showed early promise but ultimately fell short. "We stuck to the game plan really well," Ellis told the press after the match. "If you look at the chances, it was probably even.
Andile [Dlamini] made a couple of saves; they hit the crossbar.
