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Desiree Ellis, Head Coach of South Africa, is seen during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and South Africa at Sydney Football Sta

Desiree Ellis looks forward to test in Japan

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the two upcoming international friendly matches against Japan will provide an opportunity to test the team against highly skilled opposition.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis announces Banyana Banyana squad to take on Japan

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced the 23 players that will represent the nation in two international friendlies against Japan in June.

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Thomas Tuchel: Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka tried to play for England despite risks

Thomas Tuchel has defended Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after both withdrew from England's squad ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Japan.

SA Men's U17 coach Vela Khumalo

Confident Khumalo backs Amajimbos to shine against Japan in U17 World Cup last 16

Amajimbos coach Vela Khumalo remains optimistic that they can go through to the last 16 stage of the FIFA U17 World Cup on Saturday, when they meet Japan.

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SC Freiburg confirm signing of Japan international Yuito Suzuki

Bundesliga club SC Freiburg have confirmed the signing of Japan international Yuito Suzuki from Danish side Brondby.

Team Nigeria pose for a photo ahead of the Women's group C match between Spain and Nigeria during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de la Beaujoire on July 28, 2024 in Nantes, France.

Mercy Akide confident Nigeria can win Olympic clash against Japan

Nigerian football legend Mercy Akide who represented the Super Falcons in two Olympic Games believes the West Africans will secure a win against Japan tonight in Paris.

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