Head coach, Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Desiree Ellis, has vowed that her side’s 2024 Olympic Games final qualifying round fixture against the Super Falcons of Nigeria will be a do or die affair.
Ellis made this disclosure after the game against Tanzania.
The reigning African champions will face its familiar foes Nigeria after a 1-0 victory against Tanzania on Tuesday night.
Sole goal from the former African women’s Player of the Year, Thembi Kgatlana in the second half was enough for the Banyana Banyana to enter the final stage of thd qualifiers.
South Africa won the tie 4-0 on aggregate.
“It will be do or die (vs Nigeria).
“We want to have an early camp, we will improve our chances when we prepare early and very well,” Ellis said.
South Africa and Nigeria will clash in a two-legged match between April 1-9, 2024.
The overall winners will be one of Africa’s representatives at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
