Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has questioned why the defending Women's Africa Cup of Nations Wafcon champions are not being counted among the next tournament's favourites by pundits.
Banyana begin their Wafcon title defence against Ghana in the tournament in Morocco scheduled for July 5 to 26.
While South Africa have been are ramping up preparations, Ellis says many talk about other sides including the hosts as favourites without mentioning her team. Nevertheless, Ellis feels the underdog tag suits them well ahead of the tournament.
Even though we are the defending champions we are not classed as one of the favourites, Ellis said at a JPMorgan event in Johannesburg.
People talk about Zambia, Nigeria and Morocco to say who is likely to win it. They don't talk about South Africa.