Desiree Ellis
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Head coach Banyana Banyana |2022 WAFCON Champs| CAF A License Coach | 3x CAF Women's Coach of The Year | ex-Banyana Captain.Without Faith You Cannot Please God!
Joined April 2010
Congratulations @bennimccarthy17 all the best in this exciting new adventure #legend #HanoverParkrocks.
Official. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has added to his backroom team with the appointment of Benni McCarthy as a first-team coach. π΄ #MUFC. The ex-forward will specialise in coaching attacking plays and positioning.
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Good morning all. Please vote foe Thembi Kgatlana for the 2018 most influential young South African. The Link is you can vote for as much as you like. Voting closes 25 Feb. Please also share this picture on your social media pages. πβ€β½οΈπ
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Congratulations @SundownsLadies in qualifying for the @CAFwomen Champions league semi finalπππ
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Look who I saw at the @FIFAWWC draw. My very good friend @MarvellousMercy of the @NGSuper_Falcons. One of the best strikers I have played against
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Hi South Africa, let's get behind @SundownsLadies as they face @ASFAR_Officiel in the @CAFwomen Champions league Final. @banyana_banyana @safa_dot_net #itscominghome #Womeninfootballrocks #letsdoitagain
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Congratulations @SundownsLadies in qualifying for the #CAFWCL2022 Continental finals in Morocco πππ #Hollywoodbetscosafa2022
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Thank you coach @verapauw your contribution to @Banyana_Banyana will never be forgotten. Thank you for your guidance and grateful for your contribution in my lifeπππ€.
From player in the first international game of πΏπ¦ to coach of the first winner of the African Championships! Desiree Ellis is this legend. What a career! π @descaptain #AfricanCoachOfTheYear x3 @Banyana_Banyana π
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Thank you @CyrilRamaphosa and @zizikodwa I am truly humbled and blessed. It's appreciated ππβ€οΈ.
WATCH] President @CyrilRamaphosa bestows the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold on Banyana Banyana Coach, Desiree Ellis for her excellent contribution to football, a male-dominated sport. #NationalOrders.
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Congratulations @SundownsLadies in reaching the final of the @CAFwomen Champions League finalππππ #itstimeitsnow #Womeninfootballrocks #teamafrica #cafwomenschampionsleague #historyinthemaking
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Congratulations @SundownsLadies on another great performance and result in qualifying for the Semi final of the @CAFwomen Champions league. ππππ
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Now this has just made my day. Many congratulations to my friend, @bennimccarthy17 on winning his first trophy with @manchesterunited.πCongrats on a great job!! Here's to many more special moments like this!!ππππ #proudlyHanoverPark #proudlySouthAfrican
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Double award winner. CAF goal of the year and CAF women player of the year. @KgatlanaJnr11 you have worked so hard for this but this is only the beginning . Super super proudπβ€β½οΈπΏπ¦.#Godisincontrol .#limitless .#AiteoCAFAwards18
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Let's stand up for the Champions. Congrats @SundownsLadies in winning the inaugural @cafwomenfootball champions league without conceding a goalππ you have made the country proud, history makersπβ½πΏπ¦ @safa_dot_net @hollywoodbetssuperleagueza @sasolleague. Halala #historymakers
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On my way to Paris @FIFAWWC. I pray for traveling mercies, Lord.#Godisincontrol.#safaandsasol .#banyanabanyana .#SasolLeague .#Limitless .#womensfootballrocks. #FIFAWWC
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Preparing for life after football. Balancing education and football is key.
Banyanaβs academic standards are as high as their football skills via @TimesLIVE.
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On my way to Senegal via Kenya. I pray for traveling mercies, Lord @safa_dot_net @sasolleague.@banyana_banyana .#Godisincontrol .#aiteocafawards
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Truly the βPeopleβs Carβ in βMoving People Forwardβ and driving positive change β I am excited to be a part of the @VolkswagenSA, as they now have me driving in style. Cheers to 2023 as WE continue to focus on #DrivingYouthSoccer forward. #Volkswagen #TiguanR #Performance π
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Congrats @BafanaBafana on a great result in beating @ghanafaofficial in a @FIFAWorldCup qualifier @SAFA_net
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My favorite place to fill up that supports womens football.@SasolLeague @SAFA_net @Banyana_Banyana .#limitless.#Womeninfootballrocks
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Congratulations @ProteasWomen on your great performance and result @OfficialCSA .#AUSvIND π―βππ
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Congratulations on your 100th cap. So well deserved @fifinhojane πππππ₯πΏπ¦.#Godisincontrol .#limitless
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Congratulations Coach Pitso, Staff @Masandawana and captain @Hlompho_Kekana on a job well doneπππ.#CAFCL.
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Congrats @BafanaBafana @SAFA_net on a fantastic result as Man of the moment gives us that important goal πππ @FIFAWorldCup #wcq2022
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Goosebumps moments. Thank you to the fans. You were incredible πππ.
Wow what a final! Celebrations underway at the stadium! Well done @Banyana_Banyana πππππ. #COSAFAWOMENSCHAMPIONSHIP2018 @SasolSA @SAFA_net
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Thank you Zimbabwe and Cosafa. On our way back South africa. @Banyana_Banyana @SAFA_net @SasolLeague We pray for traveling mercies,Lord
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Jill Ellis,Arsene Wenger and @MarvellousMercy . Need I say more. Legends of the beautiful game we all love. #WOMENINFOOTBALLROCKS
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Yes ! Congrats Stuart Baxter, @BafanaBafana and staff in quailifying for #AFCON2019 .@SAFA_net.ππππππΏπ¦β½οΈ.
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Congratulations @Banyana_Banyana on winning the Charlotte Maxeke Africa Women in Sports award.Thank you to players & staff @banyana_banyana , players & coaches that have come before, coaches in Women's football. A big attitude of Gratitude to @SAFA_net & @SasolLeague @DIRCO_ZA
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What an honour to be selected as part of the iconic women in South African sports to hold and get to embrace the #T20WorldCup trophy in my home town of Salt River.πLetβs go out there, and show our support for the ICC Womenβs #T20WorldCup kicking off on 10 Febπ @Banyana_Banyana
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Congratulations coach @ThaboSenong @SAFA_net and @AmajitaU20 in qualifying for the #U20WorldCup .ππππβ½οΈπΏπ¦π₯.
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I would like to wish the players, technical staff and support of @SundownsLadies all the best on their journey to defend the @CAFwomen Champions league title. We are all behind you.ππΎππ½ #CWCL #letsdothis #bringithome #Womeninfootballrocks ππ₯πΏπ¦.
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A huge congratulations @SundownsLadies on a great result πππ.
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Im overwhelmed & blessed by all the congratulatory messages, calls & continued support . A big thank u to family, players, coaches, colleagues,friends, @SAFA_net @Banyana_Banyana & @SasolSA @SAFA_WC @safacapetown #Godisalwaysontime.#journeyoflife . #YesWeCan.
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A huge CONGRATULATIONS to @SundownsLadies on another great result and performance and booking a spot once again in the @CAFwomen Champions league Final ππΎππΎππΎπππππ. ππ #EmpoweringOurGame .#CAFWCL.#WomenFootball
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#womenontherise @wiegman_s ππ.
π Sarina Wiegman is the 1οΈβ£st manager in history to lead 2οΈβ£ different nations to a World Cup final. She's completed the feet in back to back #FIFAWWC tournaments. #ENG #NED | #BeyondGreatness
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Yeah man @Kgatlanathe1st and @AjaraNjoya finally on for @AtletiFemenino vs @acmilan in a friendly @fifinhojane and @Banyana_Banyana @SAFA_net @SasolLeague @CAFwomen @thenffofficial @rasheedatt10 #Womeninfootballrocks #teamafrica
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Thank you @CAF_Online @SAFA_net @SasolLeague On my way back to SA via Kenya. I pray for traveling mercies, Lord. #Godisalwaysontime .#Limitless
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As South Africans we applaud and celebrate you with this fantastic achievement @SundownsLadies and feel the emotions and see the tears of joy in making it to @CAFwomen Champions League final. Now for the big oneπβ€οΈπΏπ¦β½π.
Iβm not crying, youβre crying. π. #ItsTimeItsNow | #TotalEnergiesCAFWCL . [π₯ @SundownsLadies] .
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Thank you Defy and Ekuhurleni. On my way back to Cape Town. I pray for traveling mercies Lord
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Im truly blessed and honoured. This is amazing news for South African football but credit must also go to my two right hand women, performance analyst @shilenebooysen and assistant coach @Mbulism who work tirelessly behind the scenes. #limitless.#teamwork.#yeswecan.
βΉ Here is the list of nominees for the various categories of the CAF Awards 2018β¬οΈβ¬οΈ:.The Awards π Gala, to honour footballers & officials who distinguished themselves during the year under review, will be held on Tuesday, 8 January 2019 in Dakar, SenegalπΈπ³. #CAFAwards
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Howdy, Just arrived in Sydney and in transit along with Zambian coach Bruce Mwape and manager Clementine Mazuba. @SAFA_net @SasolLeague @Banyana_Banyana @cosafafootball #womensworldcup #football #BanyanaBanyana #FIFA #WorldCup2023.#SouthAfrica #Cosafa #teamafrica
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Just wanna say a big thanks to all my family and friends. Especially my Banyana family for all the special memories in a fantastic 2022. Thank you Lord. 2023 is here and I look forward to your blessings and favor. May the Lord bless all my family and friends in abundance. πβ€οΈ
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Thank you Cape Town for the amazing support for @Banyana_Banyana vs Sweden. @SAFA_WC @SAFACapeTown @SAFA_net
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Our thoughts go out to the family of the fallen former @BafanaBafana striker Phil Masinga. Due to national team duty we were unable to attend the memorial service. On behalf of @Banyana_Banyana our depeest condolences. Thanks again to @SAFA_net for honouring our hero.
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During the opening ceremony @CT_Blitz vs @StarsJozi with @Leeniesta10 PPC Newlands for the final of the @MSL_T20 @SAFA_net @Banyana_Banyana @SasolLeague.#MSLT20.#MSLT20Final .#Limitless
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RIP Phil "Chippa" Masinga. A gentleman and legend of the beautiful game.πβ€.
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Let's do this South Africa. Vote for @KgatlanaJnr11 for goal of the year. Vote as many times as you can after submitting ππ₯π₯β½οΈπΏπ¦.#Godisincontrol .#Limitless .#Sasolandsafa
Hello Guys,.Please vote for my goal as the Best African goal on 2018.#AiteoCAFAwards2018.
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I am shattered and heartbroken!! Aletta, camp will never be the same but I will forever remember your gentle loving soul and beautiful smile. ππππ. May your soul rest peace π
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My first fill up in Gauteng. Supporting the brand @SasolSA that supports Women's football @SasolLeague @Banyana_Banyana @SAFA_net
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Another invaluable member of our technical team. She does all our analysis which includes training, matches, individual & opposition. Coach @shilenebooysen, our performance analyst works 24/7 making sure players & the team is ready for matches. She is also CAF A license coach.
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Thank you @gsport4girls for your continued support. U inspire us to do more. π #Godisincontrol.
Congratulations COACH DESIREE ELLIS π 2018 COSAFA WOMENβS CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER ππ₯. Thank you for leading and guiding our @Banyana_Banyana to GLORY!!! πππ . #Limitless #WomandlaInSport #GoGirls πΈ @SasolLeague @Banyana_Banyana @SAFA_net @SasolSA
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Congrats @sticks_andile ππ½ππ.
@SundownsLadies πππ πͺπ’π ππ‘π¦ ππππ π£ππ’π‘π¦ πππππ¨π-ππ’π¦πππ π€π¨πππππππ₯π¦.-.-.-.𧀠Golden Glove. @SundownsLadies @sticks_andile . #CWCL2023, #CAF, #visitdurban
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All the best @SundownsLadies in the Cosafa Women's Champions League Zonal qualifiers ππ #SundownsLadies #CWCL2022.
We are looking forward to the match against Costa do Sol on Sunday at the COSAFA Womenβs Champions League 2022 zonal qualifier to be held in Durban from August 7-13, 2022. See you on Sunday at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium. π² #SundownsLadies.#CWCL2022
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This is the way u celebrate and welcome the Champions @SundownsLadies. Congrats to the whole @Masandawana family for their amazing support πππͺ.
WELCOME HOME. The inaugural CAF Women's Champions League winners are back in SA, to a great welcome. #FARPost .#TotalEnergiesCAFWCL
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All the best @SundownsLadies in your @CAFwomen Champions League semi final against @MalaboKings @SAFA_net #itstimeitsnow #Womeninfootballrocks #teamafrica #cafwomenschampionsleague #historyinthemaking
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Happy birthday coach @verapauw on this very special day. I hope u have a super amazing day. ππππ
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Guess who I met at the FIFA HQ.@verapauw .@Banyana_Banyana @SAFA_net. @SasolLeague #Womenfootballrocks.#Limitless
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Congratulations coach @ThaboSenong ,@AmajitaU20 and staff in beating @thenff in the 3rd place play off for the bronze medal @SAFA_net @BurgerKingZA.#TotalAFCONU20.ππ₯β½οΈπΏπ¦.
MATCH DAY: South Africa takes on Nigeria in their 3rd/4th place play-off U-20 Africa Cup of Nations match today at the Seyni Kouche Stadium. Kick-off is at 17H30 (SA time). πΏπ¦β½π³π¬.@CAF_Online @BurgerKingZA #TOTALAFCONU20
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This is super amazing @JuliaStuart_SA go shine ππ½ππ.#womeninfootballrocks.
Hello Premier League β¨οΈ.Delighted to confirm I've joined Premier League Productions in London. I'll be hosting the preview show Team Talks tonight at 6pm π¬π§Β . In South Africa, you can watch on SuperSport Premier League channel 203 at 7pm .π¬π 5pm π³π¬ 6pm π°πͺ 8pm.#premierleague
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History in the making coach @Simphiwe_Dludlu and Bantwana in getting our 1st point at a World Cup. Great fighting spirit shown by the team.πππ.#U17WWC .#limitless.
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All the best @Masandawana in your.CAF Champions League match against Wydad AC. #Sundowns #DownsWydad .#CAFCL.
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The one and only @Kgatlanathe1st π.
πΏπ² π―π² πΊπΈ πΏπ¦ π¦π·. π
π’π―π players reached a speed of 33 km/h at the 2023 #FIFAWWC. β‘.
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You have already made our nation proud.πΏπ¦ All that's left is to grab that gold medal. @ProteasWomenCSA, we will be supporting your from the stands!!π#MomentumProteas #TurnItUp #AlwaysRising #historyinthemaking #togetherwearestronger
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Congrats @BafanaBafana on a great performance and result and in qualifying for Afcon πππ.
π¨There you have it Mzanzi !!!π¨. BAFANA BAFANA IS MAKE SURE !!!. FT score : Liberia π±π· 1-2 πΏπ¦ South Africa .#BafanaPride .#AFCON2023Q .#AFCON2023Qualifiers.
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I'm truly blessed and privileged. Thank you Mr President @CyrilRamaphosa.
Ellis and Kgatlana invited to the 2019 SONA via @SAFA_net @Banyana_Banyana @SasolLeague @SasolSA #limitless @BafanaBafana.
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This is where I am at @CT_Blitz vs @StarsJozi with @Leeniesta10 PPC Newlands for the final of the @MSL_T20 I will be part of the opening ceremony with @SAFA_net @Banyana_Banyana @SasolLeague
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Congratulations @SundownsLadies on a great result in the beating Green Buffaloes in the @CAFwomen semi final to advance the the final @COSAFAMEDIA Champions League @SAFA_net @HollywoodbetsSA @Banyana_Banyana #cafwomenschampionsleague #Womeninfootballrock
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Thank you for making my day extra special @SimplyCarol8 πβ€οΈ.
Such an honour to have been there to witness the launch of #Magic the story of Desiree Ellis @descaptain βοΈ these are the stories that need to be told!!! Congratulations coach and thank you for continuing to inspire π€π€π€ #BestSeller βοΈ
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Don't be afraid to dream big. If you're gonna go for it, really go for it. With @shieldza I'm #NotDoneYet ππ½β€οΈβ½οΈ
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Brazil vs South Africa at the 2018 Brics Games at Wits University in Johannesburg @SPORTandREC_RSA .@SAFA_net @Banyana_Banyana @SasolLeague .#womensfootballrocks.#BRICS2018Games.#BRICSZA.#limitless
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The big one today Basetsana vs Nigeria for a place at the U20 WWC in France in August. @SAFA_net @SAFA_WC @SasolLeague @Banyana_Banyana Coach Maude Khumalo, coach @Simphiwe_Dludlu & Basetsana all the best today. Let's do this ββ½. #KeNako.#womensfootballrocks
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Happy birthday coach @verapauw. God's riches blessing on this special day. I hope you are having an amazing day.πππππ
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Exciting news for women's football in S.A.! Well deserved @MaserameLinda on joining @HoustonDash A God given talent that has been there for all to see @JVWGirlsFootbal @SasolLeague May she continue to develop under @verapauw .The world is your oysterππππβ½π πππ
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I remind myself every year on this special day how blessed I am to have been given another year to experience the wonders of this beautiful world! God is good! My birthday is a day I cherish and love.Thank you, Lord, for another year of your favour.
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Watching from afar @BafanaBafana vs Zimbabwe @SAFA_net @online_zifa in this crucial @WorldCupQatarTM
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All the best @Kholosa_Biyana in your new adventureππ½β€οΈ.
π¨ ππ’π‘π ππππ:. Banyana Banyana star Kholosa Biyana has completed a move to Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies team from the University Of Western Cape. Story by @Makonco_M βοΈ.
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I want everyone to know that I'm so thankful for all the blessings I received during the time of my birthday. My heartfelt gratitude goes to all who messaged me, sang for me & called to wish me happy birthday. God has been really good to me. God bless you all and thank you.πβ€οΈπ€
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This is where I'm at. @Masandawana vs @FCBarcelona at Soccer City @SAFA_net.@SasolLeague .#SundownsBarca.#DownsBarca #DownsLive #Sundowns
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We wish Wiseman Meyiwa and his family strength πβ€.
Wiseman Meyiwa has been forced to retire from football due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident last year. Full story: #Amakhosi4Life
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The start of my holiday with Aasim,Hakeem,Aneea and Seth @Barra_redman @Leeniesta10 On our way to Swellendam. We pray for traveling mercies, Lord ππππ
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Congratulations on a magnificent result πππ.
Full-time:. BIG VICTORY for @BafanaBafana at Bahir Dar Stadium. Ethiopia πͺπΉ1οΈβ£β3οΈβ£πΏπ¦ South Africa. #WCQ2022.
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Well deserved @KgatlanaJnr11 go there and #daretoshine continue to be a beacon of hope and an inspiration to other footballers @Banyana_Banyana @SasolLeague @SAFA_net πβ½οΈπΏπ¦.
Congratulations to @Banyana_Banyana forward @KgatlanaJnr11 who has penned a 1-year deal with Beijing BG Phoenix FC that plays in the Chinese Women's Super League. She joins the side after the Cyprus Women's Cup @SAFA_net @SasolLeague @SasolSA #limitless @BafanaBafana
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Congrats Coach @ThaboSenong, the technical team, support staff and @AmajitaU20 β½οΈππ.
South Africa progress to this year's #COSAFAU20 final after beating Angola 1-0 at Nkana Stadium. @@BurgerKing @COSAFAMEDIA #Amajita
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It blew my mind, seriously. @GasantAbarder. I hope to see it when I come for vacation in December.
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Congrats @MaserameLinda on this amazing achievement of 50 caps. ππππ.
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Congrats to coach @JerryTshabalala and the @SundownsLadies in winning the Cosafa CWCL and qualifying for Cote DβIviore.ππ½πΏπ¦β½οΈπππ.
Two-time finalists and first-ever #CAFWCL champions are off to their third edition in-a-row! π. @SundownsLadies are flying to CΓ΄te dβIvoire! βοΈ
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