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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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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As South Africa looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questions are already being asked about what comes next for Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos. The Belgian mentor, who turns 74 next month, has previously suggested that the tournament in North America could mark the end of his coaching career. Yet South African […]
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A familiar challenge in unfamiliar territory Bafana Bafana are gearing up for one of their most demanding FIFA World Cup campaigns in years, and head coach Hugo Broos believes their choice of base camp could be the difference between simply competing and genuinely performing. Their home for the tournament will be Pachuca, Mexico, a city […]
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Concerns are growing around one of Mexico’s World Cup host cities after a surge of violence linked to the death of a notorious cartel leader. For Bafana Bafana and their supporters, the situation has created unexpected uncertainty around the structure of their group matches for 2026. Be the first to know – Join our WhatsApp […]
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Hugo Broos sounds the alarm after AFCON exit When Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations journey ended at the hands of Cameroon, the post-match conversation quickly moved beyond tactics, substitutions, or missed chances. For head coach Hugo Broos, the problem runs much deeper and it starts at home. Speaking candidly after South Africa’s elimination, Broos […]
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Hugo Broos is not panicking There was no drama and no visible frustration when Hugo Broos arrived back in Johannesburg this week. After Bafana Bafana bowed out in the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the coach was calm, measured and very clear about where his attention lies next. For […]
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Broos Refuses To Call It Regression As the dust settles on Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations exit, head coach Hugo Broos has been clear on one thing. South Africa, in his view, have not gone backwards. The veteran coach was speaking after Bafana’s tournament ended in Rabat, where a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon saw […]
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A Promising Start That Promised More For a while in Rabat on Sunday night, it felt like this could be Bafana Bafana’s moment. The early confidence, the crisp passing, the willingness to take risks all hinted at a team ready to take control of a knockout match. South Africa started sharper, braver, and with far […]
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As Bafana Bafana pack their bags for Morocco, it is not tactics or team selection making noise back home, but money. Or more accurately, rumours about it. Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has stepped in to cool the temperature after speculation around Africa Cup of Nations bonuses began gaining traction online, threatening to […]
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