Desiree Ellis rallies fan support as Banyana Banyana prepare for crucial Wafcon in Morocco

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has called for public support ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco, which will serve as qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup. Ellis highlighted that fan support was crucial for the team's Wafcon victory in 2022 and becoming the first South African senior national team to reach the World Cup knockout stage in 2023. Banyana will open their campaign against Tanzania. The men's team Bafana Bafana recently enjoyed strong support during their run at the 2026 World Cup, and Ellis hopes for a similar boost.