DESIREE-ELLIS

Kaylin Swart and Andile Dlamini during the South Africa women's national soccer team training session on September 23, 2023 in Cincinnati, United States of America

Andile Dlamini withdraws from Banyana Banyana’s Qualifier clash due to medical reasons

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has confirmed that Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini has withdrawn from the squad that will face Nigeria in the final Olympic Qualifier due to medical reasons.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis urges fans to fill up Loftus for Banyana's crucial Olympic qualifier

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is urging football supporters to come out in numbers and fill up Loftus Stadium when they host Nigeria in the second leg of their final Olympic qualifier.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Ellis explains the choice of Loftus Stadium for Banyana and Super Falcons’ finale!

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says the decision to play Nigeria in the second leg Olympic Qualifier at the Loftus stadium on the 1st of April - is about using the high-altitude advantage.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis hoping to unearth more rural talent

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis aims to uncover more talent from the rural areas as she keeps one eye on the future of the national team.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis names 23-member Banyana Banyana squad to face Tanzania

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has assembled a formidable 23-player squad for the Olympic qualifier first leg clash against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on Friday.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis sets sights on maiden Olympic qualification as head coach

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has seen considerable success with the senior national team, yet the Olympic Games remains the one significant achievement that eludes her.