DESIREE ELLIS

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis: Banyana should stay true to team identity ahead of WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says it is important for the team to maintain its identity as they aim for another successful Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign.

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Hilton-Smith expects Banyana to set the tone in WAFCON opener

Former SAFA Technical Director of Women’s Football, Fran Hilton-Smith says its crucial for Banyana Banyana to win their opening Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash against Tanzania to set the tone for the rest of the tournament.

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Fran Hilton-Smith backs Banyana’s WAFCON preliminary squad

Former COSAFA coaching instructor Fran Hilton-Smith believes the blend of youth and experience in coach Desiree Ellis’ preliminary Women’s Africa Cup of Nations squad will help Banyana Banyana reclaim their dominance on the continent.

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Ellis to use HWBSL Amplified as WAFCON selection platform

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says she will closely monitor the Hollywoodbets Super League Amplified to assess players’ consistency and track their recovery from injuries as part of preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

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Banyana earn redemptive victory over Japan as AFCON preparations continue

Banyana Banyana bounced back from a heavy defeat to claim an impressive 1-0 victory over Japan in their second international friendly at J-Green Sakai Main Field in Osaka on Tuesday.

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis with players during the South Africa national women's soccer team media open day at UJ Auckland Park Campus on February 20, 2025 in Johannesburg, South

Desiree Ellis: Japan defeat exposes key lessons ahead of WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the team is getting the kind of high-level test it needs after suffering a 5-0 defeat to Japan in the first of two international friendlies at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka.

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