Women's World Cup 2023: South Africa icon Ellis on her post-apartheid journey

Posted by Chauncey Koziol on Monday, August 12, 2024

Desiree Ellis is a pioneer of women's football in Africa.

Having battled sexism and the apartheid regime, the 60-year-old helped her nation win a first continental title last year and is now leading South Africa at a second World Cup.

She tells BBC Sport Africa her story.

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