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Kaylin Swart of South Africa directs her team during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and Runner Up Group G at Sydney Football Sta

Desiree Ellis on standing by her selections including Kaylin Swart

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has continued to stand by her selection decisions at the 2023 FIFA Women’s Cup, particularly Kaylin Swart’s number-one spot in the goalkeeping department.

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Banyana coach Ellis and members of her support staff return home to SA

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis and members of her support staff have returned home to a vociferous welcome at OR Tambo International Airport after a historic FIFA Women's World Cup campaign.

Desiree Ellis, Head Coach of South Africa, speaks to the media in the post match press conference following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between N

Establish Pro Women’s League now – Desiree Ellis

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has added her voice to the calls for the establishment of professional women’s football league in South Africa.

Banyana Banyana at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia, New Zealand

SAFA satisfied with Banyana Banyana’s FIFA World Cup run but set sights on 2027

SAFA chief executive Lydia Monyepao has given Banyana Banyana a positive report card after their round of 16 exit at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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History-making Banyana Banyana disappointed but proud

Their FIFA Women's World Cup journey did not start when they played the opening match of the global tournament against Sweden, it started when Banyana Banyana beat Tunisia in the quarter-finals of the Women's AFCON in Morocco last year.

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Banyana have done the country and the African continent proud – SAFA President

Banyana Banyana may have exited the FIFA Women's World Cup after the 0-2 defeat to Netherlands in the Round of 16 at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, but SAFA President Danny Jordaan is proud of the team's achievement.