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2024 Olympic Qualifier: It’s do or die vs Super Falcons – South Africa coach, Ellis

 

Banyana Banyana of South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis says her side’s 2024 Olympic Games final qualifying round fixture against the Super Falcons of Nigeria will be a “do or die” affair.

The reigning African champions booked a date with old foes Nigeria after a 1-0 victory against Tanzania on Tuesday night.

Former African women’s Player of the Year, Thembi Kgatlana scored the winning goal in the second half.

South Africa won the tie 4-0 on aggregate.

“It will be do or die (vs Nigeria),” Ellis declared after the game against Tanzania.

“We want to have an early camp, we will improve our chances when we prepare early and very well.”

South Africa and Nigeria will clash in a two-legged match between April 1-9, 2024.

The overall winners will be one of Africa’s representatives at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

 

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