Banyana’s problems under the microscope after WAFCON struggles
Former Banyana Banyana star Khabo Zitha has taken time to dissect what she feels is hampering progress in the women's national side after a difficult outing…
Desiree Ellis pinpoints what went wrong in Banyana’s WAFCON opener defeat
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has lifted the lid on what led to her side's 2-1 defeat against Tanzania in their 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of…
Desiree Ellis reacts to WAFCON postponement with mixed feelings
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has expressed a mix of frustration and optimism following the postponement of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations…
What Banyana Banyana coach needs to fix ahead of WAFCON
In the wake of their COSAFA Women's Championship heartbreak, Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has identified critical areas for improvement as the…
Desiree Ellis reacts to Gabriela Salgado’s comeback after horrific injury setback
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has reacted to Gabriela Salgado's emotional return to the pitch, marking the end of a long road to recovery after a…
Fresh mandate for Desiree Ellis after penning new deal
SAFA have given Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis a fresh mandate following the signing of her new four-year contract. After a brief period of uncertainty…
Banyana Banyana to face DRC without four key players
Banyana Banyana face DRC without four players as they are set to face the Democratic Republic of Congo for the 2026 WAFCON qualifiers on Wednesday night.…
SAFA NEC make a decision on the future of Desiree Ellis
The South African Football Association [SAFA] have confirmed their decision concerning the future of Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis following an NEC…
Ellis and Booysen take part in FIFA coaching mentorship programme
Banyana Banyana mentor Desiree Ellis and Shilene Booysen, who previously served as the SA National Women's Team assistant coach, will be involved in a FIFA…
Desiree Ellis to defend WAFCON title without a contract since 2024
Desiree Ellis, the architect of Banyana Banyana's 2022 WAFCON triumph, left for Morocco without her contract situation resolved. Almost 14 months after her…
Ellis names final Banyana squad for WAFCON title defence
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has announced her final squad for the upcoming CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they aim to…
