The South African Football Association – Coaching

Banyana coach launches book about her life

30 May 2023 - A book documenting Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis’ rise from Salt River, Cape Town, to the world stage was launched in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Tuesday night (30 May 2023). Written by sports journalist Luke Alfred, the book titled "Magic" follows...

Dr Jordaan off to Cairo to brief CAF on 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid

29 May 2023 - South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan is travelling to the Confederation of African Football's headquarters (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt, on Monday night (29 May 2023) to brief the continental governing body on South Africa's...

Sasol rallies South Africans to back Banyana Banyana to the World Cup

3 May 2023 - A campaign that is intended to rally support for Banyana Banyana ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup was launched by the team's long-time sponsors SASOL in Johannesburg on Wednesday (3 May 2023). The global tournament will be held in Australia and New...

Banyana Banyana assemble for camp in Johannesburg

2 May 2023 - Banyana Banyana have assembled in a camp for local-based players in Johannesburg this week as coach Desiree Ellis continues with her preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in July. Ellis said the camp will give all the players an opportunity to...

President Ramaphosa honours Banyana coach Ellis with the Order of Ikhamanga

28 April 2023 - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has been honoured by President Cyril Ramaphosa with the Order of Ikhamanga in gold for her contribution to sport. Ellis was one of several recipients who were awarded top honours by President Ramaphosa at the Sefako...

Banyana Banyana coach to receive The Order Of Ikhamanga

17 April 2023 - Senior Women’s National team coach Desiree Ellis said she was over the moon after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced her as one of the recipients of the country’s National Orders, The Order Of Ikhamanga. The Banyana Banyana coach is one of the few...

Banyana happy with the experience despite defeat to Serbia

11 April 2023 - The South African senior women’s national team remains upbeat despite suffering defeat to Serbia at the SC FA of Serbia - Stara Pazova this week.https://www.safa.net/2023/04/10/banyana-suffer-defeat-to-serbia/ The SASOL-sponsored African champions...

Banyana suffer defeat to Serbia

Serbia ………….3(3) (Slovic 8’, Mijatovic 17’, Damnjanovic 22’)South Africa….2 (1) (Magaia 30’, Seoposenwe 79’)10 April 2023 – The two goals Banyana Banyana scored were not enough to salvage at least a draw against Serbia in an away international friendly played on...

Banyana Banyana match Preview vs Serbia

10 April 2023 - Banyana Banyana wrapped up their final training session on Sunday afternoon and it is now up to the players to execute the plan well against Serbia when the two teams face-off on Monday (10 April 2023) at the SC FA of Serbia - Stara Pazova (kick off...

Banyana Banyana profiles for the International Friendly match vs Serbia.

09 April 2023 - The profiles of the 21 players who are part of the South African senior women’s national team squad that will face Serbia in an international friendly match on Monday, 10 April 2023 at the SC FA of Serbia - Stara Pazova. Goalkeepers Name: Andile...