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Desiree Ellis: South Africa have done everything possible to be ready for Spain

Desiree Ellis believes her South Africa women's side have done everything possible to earn a winning debut against Spain in Le Harve on Saturday.

In 2018, Ellis made history as she became the first coach to qualify Banyana Banyana for the Women's World Cup.

The Southern Africans played nine preparatory games - Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland twice, the Czech Republic, Korea DPR, Jamaica, the USA and Norway but recorded no wins.

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Even though faced with an uphill task in their opener against La Roja, the 55-year-old coach insists they are leaving nothing to chance.