Banyana coach Desiree Ellis to prioritise squad management and youth integration ahead of Wafcon

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has placed a strong emphasis on squad management at the upcoming Wafcon in Morocco later this month, saying they will do their best to control how they usher new players into the team.

Ellis put her head on the block and named her final 26-member squad to represent the nation at Wafcon. While most of the senior players are returning for yet another major tournament, there are also several relatively new faces.

The 63-year-old’s choices were understandable. Banyana will return to the event not only eager to make up for last year’s disappointing fourth-place finish, but also needing to secure a convincing top-four finish to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

By Mihlali Baleka

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