DESIREE ELLIS

The iconic Maracanã the centre stage of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The iconic Maracanã centre stage of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The iconic Maracanã football stadium in Rio De Janeiro will be hosting the opening and closing matches of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Banyana players and Desiree Ellis

Ellis ready for high-stakes World Cup playoff draw as the final route to qualification

Banyana Banyana will soon learn their opponents after the FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff tournament draw at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich.

Ellis celebrates Banyana after securing a spot in the Inter-confederation Playoffs

Ellis celebrates Banyana after securing a spot in the Inter-confederation Playoffs

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has praised her side for controlling the game in their 2-1 win over Nigeria, a result that secured South Africa a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup intercontinental playoffs.

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.

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