DESIREE ELLIS

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Stalled contract negotiations cast doubt on Desiree Ellis’ availability for WAFCON qualifiers

There’s still no guarantee that Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis will be on the bench when the South African senior women’s national team takes on the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier next week.

Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis: Banyana Banyana is not celebrated enough

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis believes the team’s hard work often goes unnoticed, despite their success in international football.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis yet to agree to new SAFA contract offer

SABC Sport has established that Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has been offered a new contract by the South African Football Association, but the two parties are yet to agree on the finer details going forward.

Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis proud of Banyana Banyana despite WAFCON exit

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis believes they were the better side despite being knocked out of the tournament by bitter rivals Nigeria.

Banyana Banyana after securing a win against Senegal

Banyana Banyana energised ahead of Super Falcon Clash

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says they will have to be on top of their game to secure a victory against Nigeria in the first WAFCON semifinal tonight.

Banyana Banyana after securing a win against Senegal

Banyana Banyana happy to keep WAFCON title defence alive

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis praised the team's resilience after defeating Senegal to secure a spot in the 2024 WAFCON semifinal.

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