Ellis Announces Banyana Squad To Face Jamaica
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced the squad that will face Jamaica in two friendly matches this month and next. These games will be played on 29 November and 2 December.
Banyana To Learn Who They Will Be Paired In The WAFCON Draw
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the draw for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will take place on Friday, 22 November.
Ellis To Join Chiefs Boss, Springboks, And Bafana For The Big Honour
Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis will be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame this month.
Banyana Brace Themselves For England Test
African champions Banyana Banyana will hope to regroup after their defeat to Denmark a few days ago and turn their attention fully on the Lionesses of England when the two sides meet in an international friendly match on Tuesday (21:45).
Ellis In Pain To Be Without Key Stars Against Denmark And England
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis appeared to be in pain that she will be without some of her key players who will face Denmark and world number two team in England in her team’s European tour. Ellis will be without Bongeka Gamede, star striker Seoposenwe, and Refiloe Jane. “It is sad that we don’t […]
Ellis: Fringe Players Must Step Up
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis expressed satisfaction with her team’s progress after securing a convincing 2-0 victory over Senegal in their second friendly encounter on Tuesday evening. This win follows a 1-1 draw in the first match between the two sides on Saturday. Banyana Banyana, the reigning Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions, dominated […]
Ellis Focuses On Depth And Versatility
Banyana Banyana is gearing up for the upcoming FIFA break with a two-match friendly series against Senegal. Head Coach Dr. Desiree Ellis, recently named COSAFA Women’s Coach of the Year, has announced the squad for these crucial matches taking place on 31 May and 4 June in Senegal. Dr. Ellis highlights the importance of testing […]
Banyana Gear Up For Senegal Friendlies
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions Banyana Banyana will utilize the upcoming FIFA break for two international friendly matches against Senegal. The games will be played on Senegalese soil, with kick-offs scheduled for 31 May and 4 June. “We have always said that we are going to utilize the FIFA dates going forward and […]
Banyana Icon To Be Honoured With Doctorate
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) will award Desiree Ellis an Honorary Doctorate on Thursday, 25 April. This recognition coincides with CPUT’s graduation ceremonies, celebrating over 7,000 students across 14 ceremonies from 22 and 26 April. Ellis is lauded for her exceptional career as both player and coach. She led Banyana Banyana to their historic […]
Ellis And Tshabalala To Battle For Big Gong
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has been shortlisted for the category of the COSAFA Women’s Coach of the Year. The winner of the inaugural COSAFA awards will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in Durban on 19 April, with a panel of judges from across the region having assessed their achievements for the […]