Ellis demands more despite Banyana's winning start in Tri-Nations series

DESIREE Ellis welcomed a winning start to Banyana Banyana’s Tri-Nations Series campaign but admitted her side made things difficult for themselves in a nervy 3-2 victory over Botswana at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

South Africa will now shift their focus to Zambia, whom they face at the same venue (kick-off 3pm) on Tuesday in their second clash of the tournament.

The Tri-Series serves as preparation for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this July. Banyana made a blistering start, storming to a 3-0 lead inside the opening 36 minutes. Jermaine Seopesenwe, who plays her club football for Monterrey in Mexico, bagged a brace to complement Adriette Mibe’s early opener.

Given the short preparation period, Ellis and her technical staff would have been encouraged by the flying start, especially considering their recent mixed record against Botswana. Despite holding a higher ranking, South Africa have not always found it easy against their southern neighbours.