Tag: Bafana Bafana

Hugo Broos weighs future after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup elimination

Hugo Broos could reverse his decision to quit as South Africa coach, the 74-year-old Belgian said after his side’s World Cup last-32 exit against Canada. Also see: Fans reject Pitso Mosimane as Hugo Broos’ potential Bafana Bafana successor “It is not clever to make decisions when you are disappointed, so I will not do it here,” […]

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Why Mbekezeli Mbokazi will be remembered by the world

South Africa’s World Cup is over, but Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s numbers show exactly why he leaves with his stock sky-high. Also see: How PSL clubs will financially benefit from Bafana’s World Cup qualification Mbekezeli Mbokazi shows exceptional talent Mbokazi produced one of the standout individual performances of South Africa’s World Cup in the moment that mattered most, […]

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Fans reject Pitso Mosimane as Hugo Broos’ potential Bafana Bafana successor

As Hugo Broos’ tenure as Bafana Bafana head coach comes to an end, many professionals are vying for the position, including South African award-winning football manager Pitso Mosimane. However, many soccer fans were not too welcoming of the news. Also see: Pitso Mosimane receives honorary doctorate from UJ Pitso Mosimane interested in Bafana Bafana’s head coach […]

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Bafana Bafana vs Canada: Soccermag’s Predicted Starting XIs

Soccermag writers Dylan Johnson and Lukhanyo Gqokoma go head-to-head with their Bafana XIs ahead of South Africa’s Round of 32 match against Canada. Also see: South Africans boycott Drake ahead of Bafana-Canada match Dylan’s XI (4-2-3-1) Bafana Bafana did the unthinkable by beating South Korea in their final group match, and now they have an opportunity […]

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How PSL clubs will financially benefit from Bafana’s World Cup qualification

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns could each bank up to R56 million from Bafana’s historic World Cup run. Also see: Mamelodi Sundowns raise alarm over player welfare amid heavy fixture load South African football clubs are in line for a significant financial boost through FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme, with Bafana Bafana’s qualification for the Round of […]

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South Africans boycott Drake ahead of Bafana-Canada match

To show allegiance to Bafana Bafana, many South Africans humorously shared their plans to boycott Canadian-born rapper Drake before South Africa’s match against Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two countries will go head-to-head at the Los Angeles Stadium on 28 June 2026. Also see: A$AP Rocky opens up about why his friendship with […]

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Gayton McKenzie promises Bafana Bafana financial incentives after historic win

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has pledged financial incentives to Bafana Bafana following the national team’s historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Also see: Cyril Ramaphosa praises Bafana Bafana after historic win The announcement came after South Africa secured a memorable 1-0 victory over South Korea […]

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Bafana tactical analyst’s criticism of fans leaves bad taste in SA’s mouth

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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Fikile Mbalula’s message to Bafana after win causes a stir

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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Cyril Ramaphosa praises Bafana Bafana after historic win

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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Broos says Bafana’s performance answered the ‘big mouths’

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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