DESIREE ELLIS

Leandra Smeda of South Africa poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 portrait session at Royal Barriere Hotel on June 05, 2019 in Le Havre, France.

I thought I did enough – Leandra Smeda on WAFCON snub

Leandra Smeda has admitted being heartbroken that a potential return to Banyana Banyana appears to have slipped through her fingers despite a resurgence.

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Banyana Banyana pleased to end 2025 on positive note

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says their international friendly win over Morocco has boosted the team’s confidence heading into the off-season period.

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Desiree Ellis looks to gauge individual performances in Morocco friendly

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she will use the upcoming international friendly match against Morocco to assess individual performances - building up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Kaylin Swart opens up on uncertainty over Desiree Ellis future

Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart has admitted the protracted contract talks between coach Desiree Ellis and the South African Football Association did cause a bit of uncertainty within the team.

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Jordaan confirms Ellis’s contract renewal and tasks her with Banyana rebuild

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has confirmed that Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has finally signed her new four-year contract and can now start preparing for the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

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Thinasonke Mbuli: Desiree Ellis still very much part of Banyana

Banyana Banyana assistant coach Thinasonke Mbuli insists Desiree Ellis is still part of the national team despite her absence from the current camp.

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