Banyana coach Desiree Ellis to prioritise squad management and youth integration ahead of Wafcon

Desiree Ellis has named her final 26-player squad for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco. The team aims to improve on last year's fourth-place finish and qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Several young players under 23, such as Asanda Hadebe, Kebotseng Moletsane, Zoe October, Isabella Ludwig, and Antonia Maponya, are in the squad for the first time in this competition. Ellis emphasizes the importance of not rushing decisions in integrating new players.