DESIREE ELLIS

Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane

Refiloe Jane returns as Desiree Ellis names Banyana squad for friendlies

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has recalled captain Refiloe Jane to the national team as part of a 24-player squad named for the upcoming international window.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis excited ahead of her book review event in Cape Town

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she looks forward to inspiring women in sport at her upcoming book review in Cape Town.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis during the Banyana Banyana media open day at UJ Auckland Park Campus on April 03, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Desiree Ellis: There’s still more work to be done

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis welcomes their 3-0 win against Malawi in the first international friendly but states that there is still more work to be done.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis looking to test versatility in Malawi friendlies

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says she will be looking to test the team’s versatility in the two international friendlies against Malawi.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis names Banyana Banyana squad for Malawi friendlies

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named a full-strength squad for two upcoming friendly internationals against Malawi on 5 and 8 April 2025.

Players battle it out during the International Women's Friendly match between South Africa and Lesotho at UJ Soweto Campus on February 25, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Desiree Ellis looking to slot in four games before WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is looking to slot in at least four matches in her final preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations where South Africa are defending champions.