The first-leg tie starts at 15h00 at the Setsoto Stadium in Maseru.
Ellis is without her overseas-based stars such as Houston Dash trio Thembi Kgatlana, Janine van Wyk and Linda Motlhalo.
The return match will take place at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Sunday.
Banyana XI: Roxanne Barker, Lebohang Ramalepe, Nothando Vilakazi, Noko Matlou, Regina Mogolola, Kgaelebane Mohlakoana, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Bambanani Mbane, Refiloe Jane (c), Leandra Smeda, Nompumelelo Nyandeni.
Subs: Mamello Makhabane, Gabriela Salgado, Chantelle Esau, Rachel Sebati, Hildah Magaia, Zanele Nhlapho, Andile Dlamini.