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WATCH: Dr Ellis react to Banyana’s defeat in WAFCON

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Desiree Ellis, coach of South Africa during the 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations final, semifinal match between Nigeria and South Africa at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on the 22 July 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has reflected back on their loss against Nigeria in the semi-final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa’s journey in the WAFCON came to an end after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in Morocco.

Goals from Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie cancelled out Linda Motlhalo’s equaliser at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli to help Nigeria advance to the final.

Nigeria are now set to take on Morocco in the final, while South Africa will take on Ghana in the third-place playoff.

WATCH: Dr Ellis react to Banyana’s defeat in WAFCON