Desiree Ellis
South African Women in Sport Punching Above Their Weight
10 Things to Know about Banyana Banyana
Meet SA’s sporting heroes on this Sunday’s Play Your Part TV series
This week on the Play Your Part TV series, we chat to Natalie du Toit, Daryl Naidu, Desiree Ellis, Songezo Jim, and Cyril Mqadi about playing their part using sport to build the nation's pride.
Ellis uses sport to build a better world
Growing up in Cape Town, Desiree Ellis was always kicking a ball. Later, professional football called and she answered. She captained the national women's soccer team, Banyana Banyana, for 10 years. Today, as well as coaching, she devotes her time to improving the lives of others through sport.
Ellis uses sport to build a better world
Growing up in Cape Town, Desiree Ellis was always kicking a ball. Later, professional football called and she answered. She captained the national women's soccer team, Banyana Banyana, for 10 years. Today, as well as coaching, she devotes her time to improving the lives of others through sport.
Women’s football league kicks off
Women's football is big, with international tournaments, professional players and big-money sponsorship. South Africa is to join this new global sport with the Absa Women's League, set to take its place among similar competitions across the world.