Ellis: We're Not Going To Underestimate Any Team.


 

Desiree Ellis praised her team last night after beating Nigeria in their opening match of Group C at Stade Moulay Hasan in Rabat, Morocco. 


Ellis mentioned that a victory in the opening match of group stages was important as it build confidence and momentum. 


“The first game of the tournament is always very important and what made the game bigger was that we played Nigeria. We knew we needed to get a good start that'd give us the confidence and the momentum. The players were magnificent...they executed the plan to the tee. This is a massive three points because now it sets the tone for the rest of the tournament for us,'' Ellis said.


Banyana Banyana are facing Burundi in their second pool game at the same venue on Thursday (7pm SA time). Burundi lost 4-2 to Botswana in their opening Group C tie.


“We're not going to underestimate any team. This game is now behind us and now we focus on our next opponent which is Burundi. We'll make sure that we plan and prepare well, then it's up to the players to execute the plan,” she added.


South Africa coach she further dedicated the victory the coaches who made sure players stay fit and ready to compete and South Africans.


“This victory is for everyone back home. It's for the coaches that have put in such a lot of work. For the people back home, you know, the situation back home...there's a lot of challenges. So we tried to do it for our country,'' said Ellis during post-match interview.

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