Ellis likes the building blocks — but Banyana’s next step is turning pressure into goals

Banyana Banyana’s narrow 1–0 friendly win over Algeria in Durban gave Desiree Ellis plenty to like: improved cohesion, control in key moments, and valuable minutes for combinations. But the head coach’s message was clear — South Africa must be more ruthless in the final third as they shape a squad for the next phase of international competition.