CAF-OLYMPIC-QUALIFIERS

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis identifies weakness in Banyana Olympic qualification failure

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has had time to reflect on the African Champions’ failure to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and identified their attack as their Achilles tendon.

Desiree Ellis (South Africa Coach) during the CAF Women's Olympic Qualifier Final Round - 2nd Leg match between South Africa and Nigeria at Loftus Versfeld on April 09, 2024 in Pretoria, Sout

Danny Jordaan - Desiree Ellis is here to stay

The future of Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is secured, this is according to the South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan.

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Banyana Banyana come up short in Olympic qualification as Super Falcons advance

Banyana Banyana failed to in their bid to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games after a goalless draw at Loftus against Nigeria saw them go down 1-0 on aggregate.

Simphiwe Dludlu, Head Coach, of South Africa during the COSAFA Women's Championship final match between Zambia and South Africa at Isaac Wolfson Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Gqeberha, Sou

Simphiwe Dludlu - Experience will help Banyana hold their own against Nigeria

Under-17 women’s national team coach Simphiwe Dludlu believes experience will help Banyana Banyana to hold their own against Nigeria.

Former Banyana Banyana captain Amanda Dlamini

Amanda Dlamini - Banyana will have to fight a psychological battle to bounce back

Former Banyana Banyana captain Amanda Dlamini believes it is going to be tough for Banyana to bounce back against Nigeria.

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana

Thembi Kgatlana: The facilities at home will favour Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana forward Thembi Kgatlana believes they will have a better opportunity at turning their Olympic qualification chances around when they face Nigeria back home.