Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has officially revealed his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Joining the send-off, Banyana Banyana mastermind Desiree Ellis expressed immense pride in how far SA football has grown, calling on the entire nation to rally behind the team — whether from the stands in North America or at local fan parks back home. Photo: Backpagepix
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis was brimming with pride at the national senior men's team Fifa World Cup announcement dinner on Wednesday night, praising the development of South African football.
"We've grown leaps and bounds," Ellis said, backing up the World Cup team with lower divisions and their progress in the sport.
Ellis urged the country to make their way to any fan park to watch the Bafana team play to show their support, if they are not going to watch the games live.
"If you look at our Under-17 girls team, we are one round away from qualifying for the World Cup and I wish them all the best. Our Under 17 boys got close. Our Under-20 boys are African Champions.
