3 September 2019 – Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, was at a loss for words when she described how disappointed they were with the elimination from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifiers.

South Africa failed to convert the many changes that came their way and paid a price as they lost 2-3 on penalties after 220 minutes of play that failed to produce any result.

Ellis described the result as a disaster, adding that it was their lowest low.

The clash took place on Tuesday night (3 September 2019) at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

Here is what Ellis had to say: