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Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has shared her views on defender Bambanani Mbane reaching the milestone of 100 international caps. The centre-back brought up her century of appearances during South Africa’s 1-0 victory over Algeria in an international friendly match at Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban on Tuesday. ALSO...

Banyana Banyana defeated Algeria 1-0 in the first of two international friendlies at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Tuesday courtesy of a Nthabiseng Majiya goal.   The game which marked Bambanani Mbane’s 100th appearance was a fifth meeting between the sides. South Africa has dominated with three wins including Tuesday’s,...

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says in hindsight the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament, has been a blessing in disguise for her side as they now have more time to prepare. Ellis’ comments come ahead of Banyana’s first international friendly against Algeria at the...

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has reacted to her side’s 1-1 draw with Lesotho in their last Group A match at the COSAFA Women’s Championship in Polokwane. The draw ensured that the record regional champions top the group with seven points and set-up a semi-final meeting with Zimbabwe on...

The 243rd edition of iDiski Times is out now — packed with features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. Matshelane Mamabolo reflects on Mamelodi Sundowns’ successful qualification for the CAF Champions League knockout stages match for the eighth successive season. Lethabo Kganyago chatted with new Sekhukhune United...

Banyana Banyan head coach Dr Desiree Ellis says the return of attacker Gabriela Salgado was a big moment for the player and the team overall, considering the seriousness of the injury she had. Salgado suffered a serious injury on her leg in semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named a 38-member squad for an Alignment camp ahead of the COSAFA Women’s Championship and Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). South Africa have not been active since their 2-0 win over Morocco in a WAFCON warm-up match in early December last year...

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis says ending the year with a win is a big confidence booster for her side. Banyana defeated next year’s Women’s Africa Cup Of Nations hosts Morocco 2-0 in a friendly at Stade D'Agadir on Tuesday to close the year on a high. Though it’s...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis says the international friendly against Morocco is a good opportunity for new players to test themselves against a good team and get a feel of the country hosting the WAFCON next year. The two countries meet in the last match of the year...

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has broken her silence after making a return to the fold following contractual issues with the South African Football Association (SAFA). Ellis had been without a contract since the 2025 Women's AFCON after initially being appointed on an interim basis in 2016 following Vera...