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Watch: Bafana legend slams double standards against South Africa

Benni McCarthy reacted to Achraf Hakimi’s challenge on Vinícius Jr during Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco. Also see: Watch: Bafana Bafana legends visibly speechless after 2-0 loss The legend said at the SportyTV studio, “If that was a South African player, he would be gone.” 🚨 Benni McCarthy FURIOUS after Hakimi escaped a red card for […]

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Lewis Hamilton triumphs at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has officially claimed his first victory for Ferrari on 14 June 2026 at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix. With this victory, it ended championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning streak. Also see: Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian steal the spotlight at the Monaco Grand Prix Hamilton, who is a seven-time world champion, […]

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Where was the Bafana that qualified?

Sixteen years after South Africa and Mexico shared the spotlight in the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the two nations met again to kick off another global spectacle. The atmosphere was electric. The stadium was packed. The occasion felt enormous. Unfortunately for Bafana Bafana, the performance never matched the moment. From the […]

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WATCH: Mudau reacts to Zwane’s red card

There are still 102 matches to go, but Bafana Bafana fullback Khuliso Mudau has already provided one of the best moments of the tournament. Here you go 😂 pic.twitter.com/nzi8Zs2oaK https://t.co/hicOv6oPE8 — King Phelz 🇵🇹 (@KingPhelz) June 11, 2026 Originally published on SoccerMag Also see: Mama Joy brags about World Cup TV appearance: ‘Only superfan shown’ Be […]

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Watch: Bafana Bafana legends visibly speechless after 2-0 loss

Bafana Bafana greats Benni McCarthy, Aaron Mokoena, and Quinton Fortune were left totally speechless after the country’s 2026 FIFA World Cup team lost 2-0 against the host nation, Mexico. The men will lead on-screen coverage for SportyTV. Also see: Pics: Vino Snap captures 2010 Bafana Legends’ rematch with Mexico Match loss leaves Bafana legends stunned The […]

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Who scores Bafana’s first goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

After 16 years, Bafana Bafana are back at the FIFA World Cup. Hugo Broos’s side takes on Mexico in a rematch of the tournament opener at Soccer City in 2010. Also see: Siphiwe Tshabalala’s ‘untold story’ behind iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup goal Who do you think recreates Siphiwe Tshabalala’s moment of magic at Estadio Azteca […]

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Hugo Broos ready for fight as Bafana face Mexico

Head coach Hugo Broos has promised a determined display from Bafana Bafana as they prepare to take on Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. ‘𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚’ Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has assured South Africans that the team will put up a good fight during […]

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Tyla to sing SA national anthem at 2026 FIFA World Cup opener

South African global superstar Tyla is set to make history after being selected to perform the South African national anthem at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. Also see: Tyla and Future’s FIFA World Cup song impresses fans Soccer Laduma reported that the Grammy-winning singer will take centre stage ahead of Bafana Bafana’s opening […]

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‘Soccermag’ pick their Bafana XIs for the World Cup opener

Soccermag writers Dylan Johnson and Lukhanyo Gqokoma go head-to-head with their Bafana XIs ahead of the Group A opener against Mexico at the Azteca. Also see: Gayton McKenzie shares Bafana’s score predictions for next 3 matches Dylan’s XI (4-2-3-1) This is more of an emotional selection, picking a few players that I enjoy watching and would […]

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South African sports media group expands with three digital brand acquisitions

Africa Picks Group has announced the acquisition of three established digital sports brands as it continues to grow its audience across South Africa and the continent. The acquisitions strengthen Africa Picks Group’s position as a leading independent sports media business and accelerate its growth strategy across digital publishing, social media, video and audience engagement platforms. […]

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Orlando Pirates striker bids farewell to club

Tshegofatso Mabasa is among the six Orlando Pirates players who have confirmed they will not be part of the club any longer. Known as the ‘Sniper’, he joined the club eight years ago from Bloemfontein Celtic. Mabasa went on to make 141 appearances for Pirates, scoring 50 goals in the process. Also see: Sipho Mbule […]

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