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Club and national team football is putting the country on the map at the moment. Hence, Safa and the PSL must do their part, and cater for all their needs.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says they are building a strong depth which will enable them to compete and defend their crown at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) finals in Morocco this winter.
Desiree Ellis expresses relief as Banyana Banyana overcomes domestic league turmoil to focus on their Wafcon title defence. With crucial Malawi friendlies this weekend, the coach aims to rebuild team chemistry and assess new talent ahead of July's continental championship.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named a full-strength squad for two upcoming friendly internationals against Malawi on 5 and 8 April 2025 as part of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations preparations.
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has heaped praise on her inexperienced squad after their back-to-back victories in two international friendlies against neighbours Lesotho last week
Banyana Banyana clinch a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lesotho in their women's international friendly, thanks to a penalty from Nobahle Mdelwa, as they prepare for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is expanding her squad as they prepare for two friendly matches against Lesotho, aiming to build depth ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
South Africa's women's football team introduces exciting young talent as they prepare to face Lesotho in a crucial friendly match. Rising star Katlego Malebana leads a new generation of players hoping to cement their places for WAFCON 2025
Banyana Banyanyana head coach Desiree Ellis has explained her decision to omit regular national team players from the upcoming back-to-back friendlies against Lesotho, set to take place at the Lucas Moripe Stadium later this month
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis announces a youth-focused 22-player squad for February's training camp, featuring COSAFA runners-up and emerging talent, as the team prepares to defend their WAFCON title in Morocco
Banyana Banyana faced tough challenges during their tour of Jamaica, suffering two defeats but gaining valuable experience ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Banyana will be determined to regain momentum with a win following last month's defeats to Denmark and England during their mini-European tour last month.
As Banyana Banyana journey through a challenging phase, coach Desiree Ellis will hope she can turn the tide against Jamaica and harness her players’ potential for the Wafcon.
Banyana Banyana midfielder Kholosa Biyana has placed defending the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the top of their priority list.
Banyana Banyana are on the verge of winning the Cosafa Champs for the first time in four years. And coach Maude Khumalo is thrilled with her team’s attitude since the start of the tournament, having had little time to prepare it, owing to the late halt of the Hollywoodbets Super League. They’ll face Zambia in the final in KwaZakhele, a location in Gqeberha, this afternoon (3pm).
Coach Desiree Ellis found silver linings in Banyana Banyana’s 2-1 defeat to England, highlighting defensive improvements and attacking possibilities ahead of their Wafcon defence.
Banyana Banyana were much better against an England, and they could have even got more out of the match if they had taken some of the chances that fell their way.
Banyana Banyana had a tough outing against Denmark in their first game of their European tour on Friday, losing 5-0. They’ll want to do better against the reigning Queens of Europe, England, on Tuesday night. Coach Desiree Ellis will be confident that they can get something out of the game especially following the arrival of quartert Hildah Magaia, Thembi Kgatlana, Sonoxolo Cesane and Linda Motlhalo in camp. Magaia says she wants to live up to ‘Breadwinner’ nickname.
Banyana Banyana, the African Queens, got a rude awakening in their first game of their tour of Europe as they were hammered 5-0 by Denmark in an international friendly. Coach Desiree Ellis didn’t sulk and moan, though, saying they take lessons from the loss.
Banyana coach Desiree Ellis will look for improved performances against two-time World Cup quarter-finalists Denmark as the South Africans continue their rebuilding process.
South African goalkeeper Kaylin Swart is embracing the challenge as Banyana Banyana prepare to face world-class Denmark in Aalborg tonight.
Banyana Banyana, are back on the world stage
As Banyana Banyana prepare for their European tour, coach Desiree Ellis is calling for her players to seize the opportunity to secure their places in the squad.
Banyana Banyana will begin their Cosafa Championship campaign against Namibia on Tuesday night. They’ll be eager to make up for lost ground after incredibly exiting in the group stage last year. Interim coach Maude Khumalo has assembled a relatively strong team. Hence, she’ll be eager to go all the way in Gqeberha.
The quality of play at the Sasol League National Championships playoffs in Knysna has impressed Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis.