After experiencing what some might call an embarrassing back-and-forth with their visas, members of the Bafana Bafana squad finally landed in Mexico. The team received a warm welcome from one of the FIFA World Cup hosts, who greeted them with a mariachi band. Also see: Bafana Bafana players finally receive visas to travel for World […]
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South Africa’s flight from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport to Mexico for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was scheduled to land on 31 May 2026, in Mexico, but was delayed. This was due to a few embarrassing visa issues that most of the team players encountered. The South African Football Association […]
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South Africans are rallying behind the Bafana Bafana’s campaign to show nationwide support as the national soccer team prepares to face Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match. Fans and media are wearing green and gold at the end of the weekday to push ‘Bafana Fridays’ to boost morale, mirroring the famous 2010 […]
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After years of rebuilding, near misses and patient progress under Hugo Broos, South Africa is finally preparing for football’s biggest stage again. Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially been revealed, with the Belgian coach naming a 32-player group ahead of the country’s long-awaited return to the global tournament for […]
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Bafana Bafana has had one day-one partner; Castle Lager: The Taste That’s Stood The Test of Time. The brand that kept showing up while others walked away. Also see: WATCH: The Craft of Heritage Captured on a Century-Old Camera Bananas and Retroviral joined forces in a pitch-winning collaboration dubbed “RetroBananas”, partnering with director Paul Ward and […]
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Bafana Bafana must submit a preliminary squad to the world footballing body FIFA for the 2026 World Cup finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico. That squad, from anywhere between 35 and 55 players, will be narrowed down by Bafana head coach Hugo Broos and his technical staff to a final squad of 23 to 26 players by FIFA’s deadline of June […]
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There’s something about the World Cup that just feels different in South Africa. From last-minute braais to early morning kick-offs with coffee in hand, it’s the one time when the whole country pauses for football. And now, after 16 years, Bafana Bafana are finally back on the world stage. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks […]
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A packed night in Cape Town promised a statement performance. Instead, it ended with more questions than answers for Bafana Bafana. South Africa’s national side slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Panama at a sold-out DHL Stadium on Tuesday, just days after the two sides played out a draw in Durban. With the 2026 FIFA […]
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Cape Town is set for a big football night as Bafana Bafana return to the Mother City, hoping to turn promise into a result when they face Panama again on Tuesday evening. After a frustrating 1-1 draw in Durban, the mood around the national team is mixed. There is belief in the performance, but also […]
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African football could be on the brink of its biggest shake-up yet. The Africa Cup of Nations, long considered the heartbeat of the continent’s game, is set to grow again. This time, from 24 teams to 28. It is a move that signals ambition from Confederation of African Football, but also raises questions about how […]
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A few surprises in the latest Bafana squad If you have been keeping an eye on local football, the latest Bafana Bafana squad announcement probably raised a few eyebrows. Coach Hugo Broos has named his 23 man squad for the upcoming friendlies against Panama, and while some names feel familiar, others tell a different story. […]
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has opened the door for several emerging players after naming a 38-man preliminary squad ahead of South Africa’s upcoming international friendlies against Panama later this month. The matches will form part of the national team’s preparations for future international competitions and will see South Africa take on the Central American […]
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