As Bafana Bafana prepare for the return of competitive international football, attention now turns to a demanding September window. South Africa enters the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign carrying high expectations after an eventful 2026. However, the road ahead promises to be challenging, with a congested schedule, a growing injury list and […]
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As Bafana Bafana prepare for a demanding start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, the national team’s technical department faces one of its biggest selection challenges in recent years. With up to eight key players either sidelined through injury or racing against time to regain full fitness, South Africa’s preparations have […]
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South African football finds itself at a defining moment. While the national team prepares for another crucial chapter on the pitch, the broader football landscape has been dominated by administrative uncertainty, contract delays, political debate, and an unfortunate injury crisis affecting key players. Amid the noise, it is important to reflect on the bigger picture. […]
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As Bafana Bafana prepare to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, the national team technical staff has been hit with a major selection headache. With South Africa’s opening Group D clash against Guinea scheduled for 23 September 2026, the squad is facing a worrying injury crisis, with as many as eight […]
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The football landscape in South Africa is eagerly waiting for the return of Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane as the permanent head coach of Bafana Bafana, but the highly anticipated appointment has hit an unexpected administrative roadblock. Despite the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) National Executive Committee unanimously approving Mosimane’s return on 8 August 2026, the final […]
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Bafana Bafana Coaching Saga Takes Dramatic Turn The highly anticipated appointment of Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana has been thrown into uncertainty after contract negotiations reached a frustrating impasse, sparking a strong reaction from Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie. Speaking at the South African Sport Awards […]
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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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