Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis is set to be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame.

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the esteemed coach of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will be inducted among a number of prominent South African football figures.

The ceremony will pay tribute to the inductees in recognition of their accomplishments in football.

The inductees include legends like former Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba, Neil Tovey, Lucas Radebe, Patrick “Ace” Ntsoelengoe, Jomo Sono and Nelson “Teenage” Dladla.

“I am truly humbled and blessed. A big thank you to the South African Hall of Fame for the induction.

“A big thank you to the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Sasol for the unwavering support.

“I have to also say a very big thank you to the Banyana Banyana players and the staff, because we always speak about teamwork, and we always say that individuals will get recognition, and I’m just blessed that I’m one of those individuals.

“I’m really, really happy and really excited. This is a very high honour, and I’m very appreciative of it, to be with a group of such esteemed individuals.

“To my family, who’ve always been there to support me, thank you very much, and I’m just so blessed,” she concluded.