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Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the Women's international friendly between England and South Africa at The Coventry Building Society Arena on O

Thembi Kgatlana left out of Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON squad

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has trimmed down her Women’s Africa Cup of Nations preliminary squad and striker Thembi Kgatlana has been left out.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 26: Desiree Ellis (coach) of Banyana Banyana during the South Africa women's national soccer team media open day at Lucas Moripe Stadium on May 26, 2025 in Pretor

Desiree Ellis happy to see youngsters step up in WAFCON preparations

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she is glad to afford youngsters like Adrielle Mibe and Bonolo Mokoma a fair chance to showcase what they can offer as she finalises her WAFCON squad.

Desiree Ellis (coach) of Banyana Banyana during the South Africa women's national soccer team media open day at Lucas Moripe Stadium on May 26, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Desiree Ellis to explore players diversity in upcoming Three-Nation series

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says they want to keep their options open in the upcoming Three-Nation series, to help select the best possible squad for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence.

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Desiree Ellis believes WAFCON will be a key moment for COSAFA teams to shine

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will be a key moment for COSAFA teams to shine.

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Desiree Ellis: Banyana to leave no stone unturned as WAFCON approaches

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she wants to leave no stone unturned as they approach the final preparation phase of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence.

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane

Refiloe Jane returns as Desiree Ellis names Banyana squad for friendlies

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has recalled captain Refiloe Jane to the national team as part of a 24-player squad named for the upcoming international window.

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