Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has added her voice to the calls for the establishment of professional women’s football league in South Africa.
SAFA chief executive Lydia Monyepao has given Banyana Banyana a positive report card after their round of 16 exit at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Their FIFA Women's World Cup journey did not start when they played the opening match of the global tournament against Sweden, it started when Banyana Banyana beat Tunisia in the quarter-finals of the Women's AFCON in Morocco last year.
Banyana Banyana may have exited the FIFA Women's World Cup after the 0-2 defeat to Netherlands in the Round of 16 at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, but SAFA President Danny Jordaan is proud of the team's achievement.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis heaped praise on her team following their exit from the 2023 Women's World Cup.
South Africa's incredible run at the FIFA Women's World Cup came to an end on Sunday, with the Netherlands advancing thanks to a 2-0 victory in Sydney.