The South African Football Association (SAFA) National Executive Committee has officially approved the appointment of Pitso Mosimane as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana, paving the way for one of the most anticipated returns in South African football. The decision was reached during a successful NEC Extraordinary Meeting held at SAFA House, where members […]
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The final whistle has blown on one of the most remarkable chapters in modern South African football history. Hugo Broos’ five-year reign as head coach of Bafana Bafana has officially come to an end, bringing closure to an era defined by transformation, resilience, and unforgettable achievements. The 74-year-old Belgian tactician leaves the national team with […]
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South Africa is celebrating a landmark moment in its football history after Bafana Bafana secured their first-ever place in the knockout stages of a FIFA World Cup. A disciplined and courageous performance saw them edge past South Korea national football team with a hard-fought 1–0 victory in their final Group A clash at Estadio Monterrey […]
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South Africa’s senior men’s national team, Bafana Bafana, have written a golden chapter in their football history after securing a dramatic 1–0 victory over South Korea national football team at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. For the very first time ever, Bafana Bafana have progressed beyond the group stage of a FIFA World Cup. After three […]
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ATLANTA, USA — South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes remain alive after a resilient Bafana Bafana side fought back to earn a dramatic 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at a lively Atlanta Stadium. Following opening defeats for both teams in Group A, this encounter carried must-not-lose pressure from the outset. In a match […]
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MEXICO CITY — South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign got off to a challenging start as Bafana Bafana went down 2-0 to co-hosts Mexico in a tumultuous opening match at the iconic Mexico City Stadium. Early defensive lapses and disciplinary troubles left Hugo Broos’ side on the back foot, eventually forcing Bafana Bafana to […]
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The 16-year wait is over. Sixteen years after Siphiwe Tshabalala’s thunderbolt lit up Johannesburg, South Africa’s senior men’s national team returns to football’s grandest stage. Tonight, Thursday, 11 June 2026, history comes full circle as Bafana Bafana takes on co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup at the […]
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Today, South African football fans witness a historic and symbolic moment. Exactly 16 years after Siphiwe Tshabalala’s thunderous opener lit up Johannesburg, Bafana Bafana are back on football’s biggest stage. History repeats itself as South Africa faces Mexico once again in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this time under the daunting […]
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PRETORIA — The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is reaching its most thrilling stage. SAFA President Danny Jordaan has confirmed that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos will unveil his final squad for the global showpiece on May 27 at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. South Africa is set to kick off the […]
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JOHANNESBURG – The journey to the global stage is now clearly mapped out for South Africa. Following the conclusion of the final European playoffs, Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially complete, setting up an exciting and challenging path for Bafana Bafana across North America. Group A Confirmed: The Final Line-Up The […]
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