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Desiree Ellis calls for government and sponsors to help Banyana Banyana push on and professionalise after World Cup run.

Netherlands 2-0 South Africa: Underfunded and without a professional women’s league, the Banyana Banyana punched well above their weight as they lost to the 2019 runners-up in the last-16

Desiree Ellis has picked 36 players for South Africa's provisional Women's World Cup team

Australia eased to a 4-1 friendly win against South Africa, with Cortnee Vine striking twice and Caitlin Foord and Clare Polkinghorn also scoring

Moderate results have led to growing criticism of Matildas' coach Tony Gustavsson who accepts they must beat South Africa to build momentum for the World Cup.

Morocco skipper Ghizlane Chebbak on Friday hailed her teammates for the way they had changed views about women's football during their surge to the final at the Cup of Nations.

A first continental crown awaits the winner of Saturday night's Cup of Nations final between Morocco and South Africa.

South Africa moved into the final at the Africa Cup of Nations for the second tournament in a row on Monday following a last-gasp 1-0 win over Zambia.

Patience and determination are requisites after asking Desiree Ellis to survey her achievements as head coach of South Africa women's side. The 59-year-old former national team skipper will answer with tributes to an array of mentors, her predecessor Vera Pauw, other coaches as well as members of her support staff.