Banyana Banyana manager Desiree Ellis has scored a new brand sponsorship that will allow her to drive in comfort. Check it out!
What Happened?
The head coach has built a massive reputation in the women's game for her excellent results with the nation as she won the continental title in 2022.
Her incredible accomplishments have garnered her recognition as the Confederation of African Football’s Women’s Coach of the Year three times in a row — in 2018, 2019 and 2022.
Due to her huge popularity in the sport, Ellis has now entered a brand partnership with Volkswagen.
The head coach will now be able to drive a VW Tiguan.
This is what the car brand had to say on social media.
"Let’s give a warm welcome to Desiree Ellis, who has just joined the Volkswagen family with the purpose of solidifying our efforts at #DrivingYouthSoccer in Mzansi!"
"We look forward to working with this decorated South African icon in order to build on the progress made by our #VWTrain4Life initiative and #VWVayaCup tournament."
According to Auto Trader, 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI is valued at R800 000.
Did you know?
According to Powerful women, she got her first big break playing for Athlone Celtic in 1978. She then went on to realise her dream of joining the South African national team in 1990 on February 11 — the same day that Nelson Mandela was released from prison.
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