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Desiree Ellis (coach) of Banyana Banyana during the South African national women's team media open day at St Dominics College on November 26, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Alignment camp key as Banyana Banyana balance COSAFA and WAFCON Preparations

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the team’s ongoing alignment camp has been crucial in helping the technical team shape their squads for the COSAFA Women’s Championship and the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Players battle it out during the International Women's Friendly match between South Africa and Lesotho at UJ Soweto Campus on February 25, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Desiree Ellis looking to slot in four games before WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is looking to slot in at least four matches in her final preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations where South Africa are defending champions.