Banyana Banyana defender Bambanani Mbane has found herself at the centre of online debate after issuing a public apology for comments she made on social media during South Africa’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign. Also see: Bambanani Mbane talks World Cup, Sundowns and motivation The defender initially came under fire after using strong […]
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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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South African football has seen its fair share of heated debates and questionable decisions, but the storm that followed Golden Arrows’ 1 0 victory over Stellenbosch in the Nedbank Cup round of 16 struck a deeper nerve across the football community. Now, SAFA has acted, confirming that referee Michael Mosemeng has been handed a four […]
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South African football fans woke up to a wave of nostalgia and national pride today as SAFA and adidas officially unveiled the new South Africa home jersey for the 2026/2027 season. It’s more than a kit launch. It feels like the opening note of a new football chapter, one that blends memory, identity and ambition. […]
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South African football has been waiting a long time for a moment like this. After years of financial strain and uncertainty, SAFA finally received the kind of backing that can change the direction of the game. Standard Bank has officially signed on as the sponsor for all national teams from 2026 to 2030, and the […]
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There is no denying that women’s football in South Africa has grown in confidence, quality and visibility over the past few years. From continental glory to World Cup moments, Banyana Banyana have shifted perceptions across the country. But behind the national team’s success story lies a domestic league still fighting for financial survival. Former Banyana […]
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Bafana Bafana supporters are finally getting something they have been asking for for years. A chance to wear official merch that does not require a full paycheque. This week, SAFA confirmed a new partnership with Pick n Pay Clothing that will bring official Bafana merchandise to everyday shoppers across South Africa. A win for fans […]
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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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A Storm Just Before Kick-Off With the Africa Cup of Nations only days away, Bafana Bafana find themselves dealing with an off-field distraction that has little to do with tactics or team selection. Head coach Hugo Broos is facing scrutiny after comments he made about defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and his agent triggered a formal complaint […]
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Ghana’s Squad Announcement Comes With A Twist When South African football fans saw Ghana’s name on the December international calendar, expectations were immediate. A heavyweight African opponent. A proper test. A glimpse of what Bafana Bafana might face at the Africa Cup of Nations. But Ghana’s squad announcement has quietly shifted the tone of the […]
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There are football fixtures that feel ordinary, and then there are fixtures that tug at a country’s memory. For South Africans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener is one of those spine-tingling moments. Bafana Bafana will begin their campaign against co-hosts Mexico on 11 June at the iconic Estadio Azteca, a date that instantly pulled […]
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