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Olympic Qualifier: 'We must be on top' - Ellis tasks Banyana against Botswana

South Africa women's head coach Desiree Ellis says her side must be on top of their game for the duration to overcome Botswana in Tuesday's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifier in Soweto.

Banyana Banyana played out a 0-0 draw against the Zebras in the second round, first leg tie at the Botswana National Stadium on Friday.

The Cosafa Cup champions are bidding to qualify for their third Olympic Games in succession, but they must negotiate past Botswana despite missing a few key players, including Thembi Kgatlana.

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Ahead of Tuesday's clash, the 56-year-old coach has assured that Banyana will not leave anything to chance at Orlando Stadium.