DESIREE ELLIS

Desiree Ellis names final Banyana Banyana squad for WAFCON

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced the final group of 26 players that will be representing the nation in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) hosted in Morocco from 26 July to 16 August 2026.

17 Jul 2026

Moodaly-Salgado: 2022 WAFCON triumph elevated women’s football in SA

Banyana Banyana midfielder Gabriela Moodaly-Salgado says South Africa’s historic 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumph played a significant role in elevating and growing women’s football in the country.

17 Jul 2026

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.

15 Jul 2026

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.

13 Jul 2026

Long-serving women's football administrator Fran Hilton-Smith

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.

11 Jul 2026

Desiree Ellis Banyana Banyana head coach

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.

21 Jun 2026