Paris 2024: South Africa Coach Expects Hostile Environment In Abuja

Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis has warned her players they must be ready for a difficult test when they visit Nigeria, reports Completesports.com.

South Africa and Nigeria will battle for a place in the women’s football event at the 2024 Olympic Games next month.

The Super Falcons will host the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Friday, April 5.

The second leg will hold at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria four days later.

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“I’m happy we have these players back. That warms my heart and is encouraging because those are our more experienced players and their experience is going to help in this situation,” Ellis said ahead of the game.

“It might be hostile and we know how passionate the fans of Nigeria are — we need that experience to get over this

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