The South African Football Association – Coaching

We won’t underestimate DR Congo – Banyana coach Ellis

23 October 2023 - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says her charges will not underestimate the Democratic Republic of the Congo when the two countries meet in an away 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic qualifier at the Stade de Martyrs stadium on Wednesday. The...

Banyana gear up for DR Congo challenge

23 October 2023 – Banyana Banyana have arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ahead of the away 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic qualifier against the central African side at the Stade des Martyrs on Wednesday. The South African senior women’s team assembled for camp...

Ellis names Banyana team to face DR Congo in Olympic qualifiers

19 October 2023 - Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named the team to face DR Congo in two 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic qualifiers this month and long-serving former captain Janine van Wyk is part of the squad. Ellis told the nation a few days ago that Van Wyk would...

Legend Janine van Wyk set for a return to Banyana Banyana

16 October 2023 - Long-serving Banyana Banyana player Janine van Wyk will be named in the team to face DR Congo in two 2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifiers this month. Coach Desiree Ellis' squad for the qualifiers will be named in the coming days and the two matches...

SAFA supports Banyana Banyana player Robyn Moodaly

12 October 2023 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) is fully behind Robyn Moodaly after she announced that she is taking time away from Banyana Banyana to "take care of her mental well-being". Moodaly said her love for the game remains unchanged, and she...

Banyana beat Eswatini but still bow out of COSAFA Women’s Championship

South Africa…..(2)3 (T.Shamase 5’,11’,55’) Eswatini…………..(0)0 10 October 2023 – Banyana Banyana bowed out of the COSAFA Women’s Championship despite beating Eswatini 3-0 at Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Coach Desiree Ellis’ charges went into the...

Banyana Banyana claim sweet victory over Madagascar

South Africa……(1)3 (T. Shamase 12’, Samukelisiwe Selana 65’, 78’)Madagascar……(1)1 (Anajrasoa Velomanatsolo 43’) 7 October 2023 - The South African senior women’s national soccer team, Banyana Banyana got their first victory in the COSAFA Women’s Championship against...