Lyle Foster Wants A Reset After AFCON Heartbreak The immediate aftermath of a tournament exit is never easy, and for Lyle Foster, the disappointment of Bafana Bafana’s early Africa Cup of Nations departure is still raw. South Africa’s journey at the Africa Cup of Nations came to a halt in Rabat on Sunday night, after […]
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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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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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A Bigger World Cup, But The Same Old Nerves Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off quietly in October 2023 with a low-key goal from Myanmar’s Lwin Moe Aung against Macau. Fast forward to November 2025 and the picture is anything but quiet. The expanded 48-team World Cup, hosted by the United States, […]
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Nigeria’s build-up to Thursday’s high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off took a dramatic turn this week, but the turbulence has finally settled. After nearly 24 hours of uncertainty, the Super Eagles returned to the training pitch in Rabat, putting an end to a tense standoff with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over long-standing unpaid […]
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A Night Of Glory In Mbombela It’s official: Bafana Bafana are going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup! South Africa’s national team sealed their place at next year’s global tournament with a commanding 3-0 win over Rwanda in Mbombela on Monday night — a result that, combined with Nigeria’s 4-0 demolition of Benin, sent the […]
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It’s no exaggeration to call this Friday’s match against Zimbabwe one of the most pivotal moments in South African football in years. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made it plain: South Africa cannot lean on anyone else — they must seize their own destiny. A Match With History Behind It South Africa last […]
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After doing the work on the pitch to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, SAFA’s carelessness seems to have finally caught up to them as Bafana Bafana find themselves in the danger zone after FIFA docked 3 points for fielding an ineligible Teboho Mokoena. For the first time in what feels like […]
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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has made it clear that the country’s World Cup dream will not be derailed by any boardroom drama. With FIFA confirming its investigation into Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena’s eligibility, CEO Lydia Monyepao insists the real battle will be won on the pitch next month. FIFA Case Brings Uncertainty […]
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The dream of seeing Bafana Bafana back on the world’s biggest football stage is edging closer to reality. On a chilly Friday night in Bloemfontein, Hugo Broos’ men turned up the heat with a convincing 3-0 victory over neighbours Lesotho, tightening their grip on top spot in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup […]
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The Weight of a Nation on One Game When Bafana Bafana step onto the pitch against Lesotho today, it’s not just another qualifier. It’s a chance to edge closer to a dream South African football fans have been chasing since hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup: seeing their national team back on the global stage. […]
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Bafana Bafana fans have called for the culprit behind the Teboho Mokoena saga to step forward and take accountability for their actions, after almost costing them three points in the World Cup qualifiers. Bafana Bafana’s unbeaten 18 game streak has not come without its challenges, as they recently held their breath when the Lesotho Football […]
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