Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena has finally shared how the suspension scandal that rocked South Africa’s World Cup qualifying campaign almost broke him. His story is not just about football. It is a deeply personal account of pressure, public scrutiny and the heavy expectations placed on national heroes. A Shock That Nearly Derailed A Nation’s […]
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is sticking to his guns. With AFCON just weeks away, the veteran mentor says there will be no last minute scramble to add more friendlies to the calendar. For him, the work has already been done. South Africa heads into the tournament facing Angola, Egypt and Zambia in a competitive […]
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Bafana Bafana’s steady rise under Hugo Broos continues to turn heads across the continent, and on Saturday afternoon in Gqeberha, Zambia became the latest team to feel the full weight of South Africa’s newfound confidence. The Chipolopolo went down 3-1 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in a friendly that looked anything but friendly for […]
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Bafana Bafana could not have asked for a better spark ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. With the tournament just weeks away, Hugo Broos’ side swept past Zambia 3-1 in front of a lively crowd at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, reminding supporters that South Africa intends to arrive in Morocco with more than […]
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With Morocco’s 2025 AFCON tournament fast approaching, South Africa and Zambia are about to shake off the usual friendly-match energy and turn Saturday’s clash in Gqeberha into something far more serious. The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosts the neighbours at 3pm CAT, and the timing could not be more important. Both teams are chasing confidence, […]
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Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is flying the South African flag high once again after being shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper award. For local football supporters, it feels like another proud reminder that African excellence is very much on the world stage. A Moment That Means More Than Football Williams, now 33, has […]
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For weeks, Bafana Bafana fans have been debating a hot question: how is Thembinkosi Lorch still outside the national team while playing some of his best football in years? Lorch has rediscovered his spark at Wydad Athletic Club, smashing in five goals in just nine matches and earning glowing praise in Morocco. But for Bafana […]
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South African Football’s Golden Era Is Here After years of heartbreak, rebuilding and missed opportunities, South African football is finally having its moment. From Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification to Banyana Banyana’s continental dominance and the youth teams’ historic World Cup runs, it feels like the game is thriving again — not just in spirit, […]
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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has once again raised concern about South Africa’s struggle to maintain a proper development pipeline between its junior national teams and the senior squad. The Belgian tactician believes that without a structured pathway, the country risks losing another generation of talented players before they reach their full potential. A […]
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has unveiled a 22-man squad to face Zambia in an international friendly set for 15 November in Gqeberha, marking South Africa’s final tune-up before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off next month. A Familiar Core Ahead of AFCON Broos has opted for stability, keeping faith in the core […]
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Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but fans are pointing out a nostalgic absence – Zakumi. On Tuesday, South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, achieved what might have seemed impossible after beating Rwanda 3-0 to book their place in next year’s World Cup in the United States. The last time […]
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Mzansi’s football heroes are heading back to the World Cup — and Minister Gayton McKenzie is showing his appreciation in a big way. Bafana’s Big Win Brings Back National Pride After 16 long years, Bafana Bafana have finally reclaimed their spot on the world stage. Their emphatic 3–0 victory over Rwanda sealed their return to […]
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