Banyana Banyana face clear mandate for 2026 Wafcon success

Banyana Banyana are preparing for the 2026 Wafcon in Morocco with a clear mandate: finish in the top four and qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Coach Desiree Ellis emphasizes that qualifying for the World Cup is the ultimate goal, despite the team's disappointing performance in the previous edition where they lost their title to Nigeria and finished fourth. Ellis survived criticism and secured a contract renewal with a strict mandate.