Desiree Ellis Praises Banyana Banyana Side After Victory Over Nigeria in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

• Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria in their opening game of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament
• Desiree Ellis described Banyana Banyana's victory as a massive three points against their biggest rivals
• Banyana Banyana next play debutants Burundi on Thursday before tackling the other debutants Botswana on Sunday

Banyana Banyana are still brimming after their victory against Nigeria last night.

Coach Desiree Ellis praised the team’s performance and shared her thoughts on the opening game of Group C of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Jermaine Seoposenwe scored on the hour mark to give the South Africans the lead, with midfielder Hildah Magaia doubling the advantage two minutes later, EWN reported. Nigeria would score a late goal, but Banyana hung on for the win.

As reported by Sport24, Ellis described the victory as a “massive three points.”

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"We knew we needed a good start to give us the confidence and to give us the momentum and the team executed the plan to the T," Ellis said.

Ellis exclaimed that it was a massive three points and set the tone for the rest of the tournament.

Banyana next faces Burundi on Thursday before tackling the other team in the group, Botswana, on Sunday.

Ellis urged her charges to remain level-headed for the rest of the tournament, despite the win over their biggest rivals. Banyana beat the Super Falcons in the group stages of the 2018 edition of the tournament before losing to them in the final that year on penalties.

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Banyana Banyana have again shown they are ready to overthrow Nigeria as the Queens of Africa football after an outstanding opening game victory against the Super Falcons.

Banyana Banyana cruised to a 2-1 victory against the 9-time African champions, who were without rhythm as they were dominated for the most part of the game.

Two quick goals in the second half from Jermaine Seoposenwe in the 60th minute and Hildah Magaia three minutes later gave South Africa a comfortable lead against the Super Falcons after a disappointing goalless first half.

South Africans celebrate as Banyana Banyana beat defending champions Nigeria in Africa Women's Cup of Nations

Banyana have started their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a win.

The South African side beat defending champions Nigeria to claim three points and get a measure of revenge against their rivals.

Jermaine Seoposenwe and Hildah Magaia scored Banyana’s goals in quick succession, while Rasheedat Ajibade grabbed a late goal back for Nigeria.