Sinesipho Mali, Bafana Bafana’s Head of Performance Analysis, caused quite an online stir when he fired back at the naysayers back home. His controversial outburst left many South Africans accusing him of showing them disrespect. Also see: Broos says Bafana’s performance answered the ‘big mouths’ Bafana tactical analyst does the talking SoccerBeat shared the clip on […]
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After ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula thanked Bafana Bafana for their historic win against South Korea and that they did it for Africa, one social media user reminded the minister about his negative 2014 comments about the national soccer team. Also see: Fikile Mbalula’s message to Bafana after win causes a stir Fikile Mbalula disses Bafana Bafana […]
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From goals to assists to knockout-stage records, here is how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup careers truly compare. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Historic moments from Messi and Ronaldo Goals Lionel Messi is the outright leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, having broken Miroslav Klose’s long-standing […]
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Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of the African National Congress, expressed gratitude after Bafana Bafana made history by advancing to the knockout stage for the first time. However, the minister’s assumption of who the team played for did not sit well with South Africans. Also see: Broos says Bafana’s performance answered the ‘big mouths’ Fikile Mbalula’s message […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Bafana Bafana following their historic 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey, Mexico, a result that secured South Africa’s place in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Also see: Bafana Bafana vs South Korea: The XIs ‘Soccermag’ wants to see The win marks a […]
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the “big mouths” after Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history by beating South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday. Also see: Bafana cling to World Cup hopes as Mexico progress The African team, playing in the tournament for […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six World Cups as the 41-year-old netted twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Also see: World Cup shocker: Portugal held to historic draw against DRC Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record during match against Uzbekistan The big win in Houston put […]
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Former Bafana Bafana player Siphiwe Tshabalala put another feather in his cap, sharing that he has graduated from the FIFA Players Executive Programme. The news comes weeks after the renowned athlete announced his enrolment at Harvard Business School. Also see: Hollywood star becomes Siphiwe Tshabalala’s Harvard University classmate Siphiwe Tshabalala becomes a FIFA graduate The FIFA […]
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Soccermag writers Dylan Johnson and Lukhanyo Gqokoma go head-to-head with their Bafana XIs ahead of South Africa’s match against South Korea. Also see: Bafana Bafana’s height shortcomings exposed on World Cup stage Dylan’s XI (4-2-3-1) Bafana Bafana bounced back against Czechia in round two, coming back from a goal down to earn their first point in […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues to deliver high-stakes drama as Portugal faces Uzbekistan in a crucial Group K encounter in Houston, United States, with both sides under pressure for very different reasons. Also see: 2026 FIFA World Cup hits highest scoring rate in 70 years Portugal entered the match looking to recover […]
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Argentina’s talisman Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the World Cup record books. Here is every record he now owns. Also see: Argentina destroys Algeria as Messi makes World Cup history Most goals in World Cup history Messi’s brace against Austria took his career tally to 18 goals, two clear of Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who had held […]
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Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus named his 46-man squad for the inaugural Nations Championship, blending World Cup-winning experience with exciting young talent as South Africa prepares to launch its campaign against England on 4 July in Johannesburg. The squad includes six uncapped players, underlining Erasmus’ commitment to building depth ahead of the 2027 Rugby World […]
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