This was her sentiments after announcing a 24-player squad to host Botswana and Zambia in a three-nation series, with Banyana fixtures scheduled for May 28 and 31.

 Ellis says the main aim is to get the blend of youth and experience right while also testing the players' physicality among COSAFA's best.

“We want to leave no stone unturned and we want to make are we give players an opportunity , but we also want to make sure we get the mix right so getting the mix right now it not where we at. Three COSFA teams going to WAFCON Botswana doing well in the last one.

Zambia  too getting the bronze. They have added a lot of value and evolved in the last years, Zambia went to the Olympic Games.“

Ellis further shared what she expects from both Botswana and Zambia ahead the crucial friendlies.

“We know the transition Zambia has with their players . We know the new coach is trying to make them play , but we also know there are weaknesses in the team and we are hoping to exploit that.

Botswana and Zambia will brig he physically and that is something we struggle with. So its first to negate that ad move the ball around quicker.”

--ChannelAfrica--