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There's no doubt that in years to come, long after she's moved away from football, the rise and rise of Banyana Banyana will always be intricately linked to their coach Desiree Ellis, even if she tries her best to deflect the praise.
They may have exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage after Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Netherlands in Sydney, but their path has etched a sense of feel-good fuzziness and warmth that accompanied an underfunded and under-resourced team that continues to punch well above its weight.
