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South Africa's Desiree Ellis assures fans on Women's World Cup campaign

A first ever Women's World Cup qualification is endearing fans support and their gaffer promises not to disappoint them

South Africa women head coach Desiree Ellis says her side will do their best to keep the fans' happy in their debut campaign at the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup in France.

Banyana Banyana secured their first ever qualification to the global showpiece in 25 years following a second-place finish at the 2018 African Women's Cup of Nations in Ghana.

Despite their uninspiring buildup to the competition, Banyana still enjoyed huge fans support in their farewell game against Jamaica and the 56-year-old has expressed her gratitude.