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Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named the squad to play Jamaica over two international friendlies at the end of this month. The international friendlies are scheduled for 29 November and 2 December in the Island country. The last time the two countries met was in April 2019...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis is expecting the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League to produce new heroes as many who have dominated the stage have left for greener pastures. The tournament starts in Morocco this weekend with the opening game between TP Mazembe and South African newcomers the...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis was impressed with her side’s performance despite going down 2-1 to England in a friendly international on Tuesday night.The African champions gave a good account of themselves in a highly competitive match against the European champions in their back yard as they...

Banyana Banyana ended their tour of Europe with a 2-1 defeat to England at Coventry Arena on Tuesday night despite a brilliant performance. Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis made four changes to the side that lot 5-0 to Denmark in the first friendly last week bringing in Thembi Kgatlana, Hildah...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis admits that her charges need no motivation ahead of their friendly international against World Cup finalists and current European champions England this evening. South Africa concludes their European tour against the Lionesses after being put to the sword with a 5-0 humbling by...

African champions Banyana Banyana were put to the sword by Denmark as they conceded five goals without a reply in an international friendly played at Aalborg stadium on Friday evening. Denmark showed dominance early on keeping the ball in Banyana’s half. There was a threat as early as the fourth...

It's a big day for both Banyana Banyana teams with the youthful side out to seal progression beyond the group stage at the 2024 COSAFA Women’s championship while the seniors seek a rare win over Denmark in Aalborg. The juniors defeated Namibia 1-0 in the opening group match and next...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has emphasised the importance of South Africa having two clubs at the CAF Women’s Champions League finals this year, saying not only is it good for women’s football but it will do the national team a world of good. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies qualified...

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis views the England friendly as an opportunity for them to put up a show when the two sides meet in an international friendly. The match between the African champions and European champions is scheduled for 29 October at the Coventry Building Arena. The...

The 175th edition of iDiski Times is out, and we look back at Orlando Pirates’ victory over Stellenbosch in the MTN8 Final. Banyana Banyana are set to play several high-profile international friendlies and Lethabo Kganyago talked to head coach Desiree Ellis about her plans. Velile Mnyandu caught up with Chippa...