DESIREE ELLIS

Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis during the South Africa national women's squad announcement at SABC Studios on February 06, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Desiree Ellis on the importance of mentoring female coaches

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis insists it's crucial for her to mentor other female coaches.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis explains youthful Banyana Banyana selection

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has offered insight into her surprise selection of players for the upcoming FIFA women's international break, which saw none of the regulars called up.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis names young Banyana Banyana squad for training camp

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named a squad of 22 players for a training camp during the upcoming FIFA women's international break later this month.

South Africa players discuss the game at halftime during the International Friendly match between England Women and South Africa at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, on October

No match, but a training camp for Banyana’s WAFCON preparations

Banyana Banyana are unlikely to have a friendly match as part of their WAFCON preparations.

Manager Desiree Ellis (Manager South Africa) is present during the International Friendly match between England Women and South Africa at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, Engl

Banyana Banyana coach says it will take a superhuman effort to defend WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has admitted that defending the CAF Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title will take a superhuman effort as all the countries are gunning for gold.

Banyana players vs Jamaica

Desiree Ellis: Banyana on the right track for WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says they had great preparation for the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations despite losing back-to-back games against Jamaica.