AWCON 2018: I am Optimistic of Winning First Title - South Africa Coach

AWCON 2018: I am Optimistic of Winning First Title - South Africa Coach By Niyi Busari Head coach, Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Desiree Ellis has been talking tough and optimistic of winning first African Women Nations Cup (AWCON) title for her country when they face Super Falcons later today, BSNSports.com.ng reports. She believes that her lads are fearless, more determined and will give it all to beat Nigeria adding that nothing will stop her team from lifting the title. "My team is fearless, we will give good account of ourselves. In the end it will come down to who is more determined to lift the trophy. I am confident and looking forward to winning the first African Women Nations Cup Championship. Desiree Ellis who guided Banyana Banyana to the final for the first time in eighteen years stated further that they have worked very hard to be in the final and deserve to win the elusive title. "We have a lot of believe in our team, we have worked very hard to be in the final. Desiree Ellis is the only woman nominated in the 2018 CAF Women’s Coach of the Year category. To increase her chances of winning the award, she has to beat Falcons to the title, having guided Banyana Banyana to the AWCON final and her side qualifying for the World Cup for the first time ever. This is the second time both teams will be meeting in the AWCON final, Nigeria's Super Falcons won the CAF African Women Nations Cup title in 2000 having defeated Banyana Banyana 2-0.