Desiree ellis
Banyana's Desiree Ellis wins back-to-back CAF awards
Last year was a standout year for the women’s national team and for Ellis, with South Africa participating in their first-ever Fifa Women’s World Cup in June.
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Ellis names Banyana squad for Japan friendly
Nomvula Kgoale, Kgatlana and Linda Motlhalo, Jessica Williams and Ongeziwe Ndlangisa were all called up while Lelona Daweti, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, was the new face in the side.
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A look back at one year of ‘EWN on the couch’
Over the past year, we've spoken to athletes from across of the sporting world. Have a look at some our favourite moments.
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Banyana Banyana to face Japan in international friendly
The clash will take place at the Kitakyushu Stadium in Fukuoka, Japan.
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Ellis rues missed chances as Banyana fail to qualify for Olympics
Botswana beat South Africa 3-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the next round qualifiers.
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Ellis: Cosafa victory good experience for Banyana players
Banyana Banyana took their third consecutive Cosafa Women's Championship title when they beat Zambia 1-0.
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Ellis: Banyana Banyana need to stay focused
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis wants her charges to raise their level when the defending Cosafa Women's Cup champions begin their title defence in Port Elizabeth this week.
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Ellis announces 2019 Cosafa Cup squad
Ellis has made six changes to the squad that participated at the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup in France
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Desiree Ellis’ best moment during the FIFA Women's Cup
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says it was surreal to experience the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup.
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Banyana Banyana face World Cup exit after losing to China
Banyana Banyana lost 1-0 to China in Paris at the Fifa Women's World Cup, leaving their World Cup dreams in tatters on Thursday night, with just one match to play.
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Banyana coach Ellis: China game is like a final for us
Desiree Ellis said she was expecting a much more relaxed performance from her chargers given that the nerves from their opening match against Spain would now be a thing of the past.
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Slow-starting Banyana must shape up for women's World Cup, warns coach
Desiree Ellis has been frustrated by a number of poor starts by the World Cup debutants this year, with South Africa conceding early goals regularly during their 10-game winless run.
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Your time to shine, South Africa coach Ellis tells players on World Cup debut
Desiree Ellis is coach of the side and will again be tasked with leading the team into a brave new dawn, this time as they debut at the women’s World Cup in France next month.
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Equal bonuses on the cards for Banyana Banyana players
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis said players were excited following the news that bonus incentives were on the cards for the team ahead of the Women’s World Cup in France.
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Banyana players excited over bonus incentive news - Ellis
Safa president Danny Jordaan made the announcement on Thursday, saying they would receive the same bonuses as Bafana Bafana if they reach the knockout stage of the Fifa Women’s World Cup and Afcon.
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Jordaan confirms Safa bid for 2023 Women's World Cup
Danny Jordaan also confirmed that the much anticipated National Women's League will be launched after the Women's World Cup on Women's Day.
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Janine van Wyk looking for improved Banyana performances in Cyprus Cup
Banyana will play Finland in their opening game of the Cyprus Cup on Wednesday and Van Wyk says they need to put in a good performance.
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Desiree Ellis: SA rallying behind its star runner Caster Semenya
The International Association of Athletics Federations has denied it’s seeking to have any athletes with differences in sexual development classified as male.
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Banyana Banyana throw weight behind Semenya in fight against IAAF rules
Caster Semenya is due to challenge IAAF proposed regulations, which will see female runners with high levels of testosterone being forced to compete with males or take medication to control the hormones.
