DESIREE ELLIS

Desiree Ellis (coach) of Banyana Banyana during the South Africa women's national soccer team media open day at Lucas Moripe Stadium on May 26, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Desiree Ellis to explore players diversity in upcoming Three-Nation series

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says they want to keep their options open in the upcoming Three-Nation series, to help select the best possible squad for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence.

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Desiree Ellis believes WAFCON will be a key moment for COSAFA teams to shine

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will be a key moment for COSAFA teams to shine.

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Desiree Ellis: Banyana to leave no stone unturned as WAFCON approaches

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she wants to leave no stone unturned as they approach the final preparation phase of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence.

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Refiloe Jane returns as Desiree Ellis names Banyana squad for friendlies

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has recalled captain Refiloe Jane to the national team as part of a 24-player squad named for the upcoming international window.

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Desiree Ellis excited ahead of her book review event in Cape Town

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says she looks forward to inspiring women in sport at her upcoming book review in Cape Town.

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis during the Banyana Banyana media open day at UJ Auckland Park Campus on April 03, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Desiree Ellis: There’s still more work to be done

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis welcomes their 3-0 win against Malawi in the first international friendly but states that there is still more work to be done.