Time for change in Banyana’s Leadership as Ellis struggles to run a watertight ship

THE winds of change must blow within the senior national women's team setup. It is clear that the binder that is supposed to hold the structure together has lost its bearings.

- MIHLALI BALEKA

Desiree Ellis achieved the improbable with Banyana Banyana over the years, and for that, the nation will always worship the ground she walks on.

Perhaps, if it wasn’t for her, Banyana wouldn't be regarded as one of the powerhouses of African football today as many came and failed before her! Under Ellis’ tutelage, the SA women’ national team broke barriers, won their maiden Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and qualified for back-to-back World Cup finals.

Perhaps, if it wasn’t for her, some childhood dreams wouldn't have been realised and lives of some individuals and families wouldn't have been changed.

And so, given all that she’s done and more, she’s duly befitting of all the recognition that she’s received, including the coveted Order of Ikhamanga and Honourary Doctorate.