DESIREE ELLIS
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.
I thought I did enough – Leandra Smeda on WAFCON snub
Leandra Smeda has admitted being heartbroken that a potential return to Banyana Banyana appears to have slipped through her fingers despite a resurgence.
Banyana Banyana pleased to end 2025 on positive note
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says their international friendly win over Morocco has boosted the team’s confidence heading into the off-season period.
Desiree Ellis looks to gauge individual performances in Morocco friendly
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she will use the upcoming international friendly match against Morocco to assess individual performances - building up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Kaylin Swart opens up on uncertainty over Desiree Ellis future
Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart has admitted the protracted contract talks between coach Desiree Ellis and the South African Football Association did cause a bit of uncertainty within the team.
Jordaan confirms Ellis’s contract renewal and tasks her with Banyana rebuild
South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has confirmed that Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has finally signed her new four-year contract and can now start preparing for the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
