Ellis hails Banyana defence

COACH Desiree Ellis was pleased with Banyana Banyana’s solid defensive organisation in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) opener, saying it made the difference in their 2-0 win over Ghana.

- BY MIHLALI BALEKA

Banyana started their Wafcon title defence on a high on Monday night, beating the west Africans at Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco. Both goals came in the first half within six minutes - Linda Motlhalo converted a penalty before Jermaine Seoposenwe pounced from close range.