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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.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis bracing for physical Angola test

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says that they are expecting a fast-paced and physical encounter against Angola in their second Group Stage match of the COSAFA Women’s Championship this afternoon.

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.

Player of the Match Jessica Lemique Williams of South Africa during the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Women's Championship match between South Africa and Eswatini at Wolfson Stadium on October 25, 202

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper surprised by the attention her freekick is getting

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper at the COSAFA Women’s Championship, Jessica Williams, says she is surprised by the attention the long-range free kick she scored against Eswatini in their last fixture is getting.

Banyana Banyana coach at the COSAFA Women’s Championship Maud Khumalo

Maud Khumalo eager to reclaim gold in the COSAFA Women’s Championship

Banyana Banyana coach at the COSAFA Women’s Championship Maude Khumalo, says they want to reclaim gold in the tournament – something they last tasted in 2021.

Refiloe Jane of South Africa in action during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group G match between Argentina and South Africa at Dunedin Stadium on July 28, 2023 in D

Refiloe Jane reflects on the COSAFA Cup draw

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane believes that South Africa stands a good chance of advancing to the semi-finals of the 2024 edition of the COSAFA Women’s Championship.

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