DESIREE-ELLIS

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis ready for ‘reasonable’ FIFA World Cup group

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has labelled their FIFA World Cup group alongside Sweden, Italy, and Argentina as reasonable.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis adamant FIFA World Cup door not closed

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis insists the door is not closed for players omitted from the upcoming camp in preparation for the Fifa World Cup in July.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis targets two high-profile friendlies next month

With the Fifa Women’s World Cup fast approaching, Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis hopes to use the upcoming Fifa international week to play two friendly matches against yet-to-be-confirmed top countries next month.

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis

Banyana Banyana target Turkish Cup for World Cup confidence

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis admits it will be a massive disappointment not to play in the Women's Turkish Cup this month.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

Desiree Ellis far from World Cup squad selection

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis admits she is still a long way from selecting the final squad for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia/New Zealand, despite naming a strong 26-member squad for the Turkish Women's Cup this month.

2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Final: Morocco v South Africa

Desiree Ellis lauds trump card Hildah Magaia

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she had a feeling two-goal hero Hildah Magaia would be the national side’s trump card in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against hosts Morocco on Saturday night.