DESIREE-ELLIS

Banyana Banyana vs Sweden

We are more mature now – Desiree Ellis on Sweden defeat

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis insists their 2-1 loss to Sweden this morning is not the same as the defeat they suffered from Spain in the opening match of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Hildah Magaia, Noko Matlou, Tiisetso Makhubela, Kebotseng Moletsane, Refiloe Jane and Lebohang Ramalepe of South Africa pose for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australi

Sweden is not a closed book to Banyana Banyana - Desiree Ellis

Sweden is not closed book to Banyana Banyana, and this makes tomorrow’s (7 am) FIFA Women’s World Cup opening match at the Wellington Regional Stadium very interesting.

Banyana Banyana players in training in Wellington, New Zealand ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Desiree Ellis banking on Costa Rica to sharpen Banyana Banyana for Sweden

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis believes Costa Rica offers enough similarities to prepare them for their opening FIFA Women's World Cup match against Sweden on 23 July.

Kayleigh van Dooren of Holland, Noko Matlou of South Africa during the Netherlands-South Africa women's friendly match at the Cars Jeans Stadium on April 12, 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Desiree Ellis urges youth to be inspired by Noko Matlou

At 37, Noko Matlou will be one of the oldest players at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia / New Zealand next month.

Banyana Banyana technical advisor, Shilene Booysen

Shilene Booysen unpacks her Banyana Banyana role

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has armed herself with a strong technical team going into the national side’s second successive FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis opens up on emotionally taxing Banyana Banyana selection

Oftentimes, everyone fixates on the squad selection, who made it and who did not, but behind that remains a fragile being, who – in this case coach Desiree Ellis, felt the pain of having to chop 13 arguably deserving players to reach her final FIFA Women's World Cup squad.

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