DESIREE ELLIS

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis celebrating late equaliser from Hildah Magaia

Desiree Ellis - This team is resilient

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has praised her side’s resilience after they battled back to earn a 2-2 draw against Côte d'Ivoire in their second Women’s Africa Cup of Nations group stage match.

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Desiree Ellis believes Banyana can bounce back against Côte d’Ivoire

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the technical team has devised a different game plan as South Africa prepare to face Côte d’Ivoire in their second group-stage match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Desiree Ellis during the Tanzania game at WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach rues missed chances in WAFCON opener

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis believes a lot of missed chances is what led to their 2-1 loss against Tanzania in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations [WAFCON] opener.

Dr Desiree Ellis announcing the final Banyana Banyana WAFCON squad

Desiree Ellis prioritises versatility and balance in final Banyana WAFCON squad

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she had prioritised players who can adapt quickly to high-pressure competition when selecting her final 26-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Dr Desiree Ellis announcing the final Banyana Banyana WAFCON squad

Desiree Ellis names final Banyana Banyana squad for WAFCON

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced the final group of 26 players that will be representing the nation in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) hosted in Morocco from 26 July to 16 August 2026.

Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado

Moodaly-Salgado: 2022 WAFCON triumph elevated women’s football in SA

Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado says South Africa’s historic 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumph played a significant role in elevating and growing women’s football in the country.

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