The South Africa national women’s team begin their 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup on Saturday night as they come up against Spain in their Group B opener.
Coach Desiree Ellis will hope to see her team impress on their maiden expedition to the global showpiece event, but after a rather disappointing preparation, questions will be asked.
Banyana Banyana have failed to win any of their last 10 matches in all competitions, and their mammoth 7-2 defeat to Norway in their final international game before the World Cup will see them as underdogs.
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Meanwhile, Spain played out to draws against Japan and Canada with their clash against another African team Cameroon, having ended in a 4-0 win.