Banyana Banyana may have started their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) campaign on the wrong foot after they lost 2-1 to Tanzania on Monday, but head coach Desiree Ellis is confident that her charges will bounce back. Banyana’s wasted chancesTwo goals in either half saw the Twigga Stars emerge victorious in an encounter where South Africa had many chances but were unable to convert. No matter how much South Africa tried, they just could not find the back of the net. I said before the match that it was going to be a very difficult match, but we also made life difficult for ourselves,” said a disappointed Ellis. The result was a bittersweet moment for Motlhalo who celebrated her 100th appearance in South Africa colours.