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Ellis happy with performance despite defeat

11 November 2019 – Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis said she was satisfied with her team’s performance in their 2-0 defeat to hosts Japan on Sunday, 10 November in Fukuoka. Having travelled for two days and with only two days to prepare for the tough friendly...

Two errors cost Banyana Banyana against Japan

10 November 2019 - A gallant Banyana Banyana put up a great performance but were made to pay for two unforced mistakes as they lost 2-0 to hosts Japan in a friendly international match in Fukuoka on Sunday, 10 November 2019. Coming on the back of a heavy travelling...

Ellis names starting 11 v Japan as Smeda reaches 100 caps

10 November 2019 - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named her starting 11 for the friendly international match against Japan here in Fukuoka (Sunday, 10 November 2019). Ellis has handed veteran Leandra Smeda her 100th cap, a milestone for the hardworking...

Jane says Boks have inspired all of SA’s sporting codes

9 November 2019 - Banyana Banyana take to the field against Japan in Fukuoka on Sunday, 10 November as rank outsiders but captain Refiloe Jane says they would take a leaf off the World Cup winning Springboks to keep the renowned South African fighting spirit alive....