South Africa: Dr Desiree Ellis It Is

The revered Dr Ellis received the honour on Thursday, 25 April 2024 in Cape Town and she told www.safa.net she was delighted after the accolade. "I'm deeply honored and grateful to have received this prestigious honorary doctorate from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in recognition of my contribution and collective journey in women's football. Even though it's a personal award, it is huge for women in sport. And in particular, we are happy that women's football in an educational institution like CPUT can give an honour to an individual like me," Ellis said. "This moment reflects the collective efforts, struggles and triumphs of countless individuals. So many people have paved the