Ellis on why Banyana squads comprise mainly black players

‘A lady stopped me while we were in camp about a week ago and she said, ‘when are you choosing more coloureds?’

07 March 2025 - 04:35 By ANATHI WULUSHE

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis says she has been criticised recently for her team being “too black” amid claims she is overlooking white and coloured players...

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