Picture: Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree Ellis/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
12 November 2026 – Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis dropped by to visit Bafana Bafana during training at Milpark Stadium at Wits University, Johannesburg on Wednesday night. Bafana Bafana face Kenya in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday night and Ellis attended MD-2 training session to support coach Pitso Mosimane and the South African senior men’s national team.
“We are here to support Bafana Bafana ahead of this important AFCON qualifier. It has been a great start to the qualifiers after the games against Guinea and Eritrea, and we will be at Orlando on Friday night to cheer for the team.
“We are also preparing for a challenge as Banyana Banyana take part in the upcoming 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-offs in Morocco in a few weeks’ time. The mini tournament will take place from 28 November to 5 December 2026,” she said.
Meanwhile, the World Cup play-off preliminary tournament will be played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. Tickets are on sale for Bafana Bafana’s AFCON qualifier on Friday and they are available at R100 for adults and R40 for kids 5-12 years old.
To purchase children’s tickets, please select at least one adult ticket first. Kids’ tickets cannot be purchased separately.
Gates Open: 15:00 pm.
