The South Africa midfielder has opened up on the mental fortitude required to navigate a difficult group stage at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. After a stuttering start, Banyana secured their knockout berth with a vital 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Casablanca.
Nothing less than three points were needed in this final Group B clash and Desire Ellis' team came up trumps with a goal on 21 minutes from none other than Thembi Kgatlana. With the other result going their way, Banyana qualified for the knockout rounds of the competition.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations game between the Ladies Stallions and Banyana Banyana at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. After defeat in the opener against Tanzania and snatching a late draw against Ivory Coast, Desire Ellis' team need nothing less than a win to get through to the knockout stages of the competition.
Burkina Faso
