Sixteen years after sending South Africa into a frenzy with that unforgettable strike in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup, Siphiwe Tshabalala is still witnessing the doors it opens for him around the world. At 41, the former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs fan favourite has just returned from Mexico, where he was […]
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South Africa is gearing up for a rare moment in the global football spotlight as the FIFA World Cup trophy touches down in Johannesburg on Friday. The iconic goldware is arriving from Kigali as part of Coca-Cola’s international Trophy Tour, a global build-up to the 2026 World Cup hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United […]
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Blatter backs warnings for fans to avoid the US World Cup Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has stirred up new debate ahead of the 2026 World Cup after suggesting that football supporters should think twice before travelling to the United States for the tournament. His comments have reopened old questions about safety, politics and the […]
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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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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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The pain of a World Cup exit never really fades. For Nigeria, it appears it has now turned into a legal and political battle far beyond the pitch. Weeks after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties in a tense African qualification playoff, the Nigerian Football Federation has taken the matter to FIFA, […]
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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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A Night Of Chaos And Celebration As Europe Books Its Tickets To The 2026 World Cup European World Cup qualifying served chaos, joy and heartbreak all at once on Tuesday night. From Scotland’s once-in-a-generation triumph at Hampden Park to Spain’s nervy survival in Seville, fans across the continent witnessed scenes that will be remembered for […]
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Europe saved its most chaotic, heart-racing football for the very end as the final round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers delivered big scores, late goals and full-blown relief for some of the continent’s heaviest hitters. Germany and the Netherlands marched straight into next year’s finals, Croatia staged one of the comebacks of the campaign and […]
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The race to next year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada is serving pure theatre. From powerhouse dominance to last-gasp miracles, Europe’s qualifying rounds have delivered storylines fit for a Netflix series. And football fans across South Africa are glued to every twist. With Bafana already safely booked for North America, local […]
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Nigeria’s dream of returning to the FIFA World Cup has slipped away once again, and the pain is cutting even deeper this time. On a tense Sunday night at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, the Super Eagles fell 4-3 on penalties to a resilient DR Congo side in the CAF playoff final, marking their […]
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DR Congo’s Leopards aren’t giving up their World Cup dream anytime soon. On a charged night in Rabat, captain Chancel Mbemba delivered a stoppage-time winner that stunned Cameroon and sent Congolese fans into full celebration mode online. It was the kind of finish that football loves: tense, frustrating, nerve-shredding, and then suddenly explosive. A Tense […]
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