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CAF Approves 2026–2030 Competitions Calendar as African Football Enters New Planning Era

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee has approved a new competitions calendar covering the 2026 to 2030 period, providing African football with a longer-term framework for international tournaments, club competitions and other major events. The decision represents an important step in CAF’s efforts to bring greater structure and predictability to the continental football […]

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Raymond Mdaka Deserves His Flowers: The Quiet Architect Behind South Africa’s Youth Success

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South African football has always produced talented players. From the townships and villages to the biggest football academies in the country, there has never been a shortage of young footballers dreaming of representing Bafana Bafana. But talent needs guidance, and behind every successful generation is a coach who spends countless hours developing players, building their […]

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Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 Qualification Setback: What the 3-0 Loss to Guinea-Bissau Means

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Nigeria’s road to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 has become more complicated after the Super Eagles suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L qualifier. The result on 29 September gave Guinea-Bissau a perfect six points from their opening two matches, while Nigeria remained on three points after […]

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Eight Teams Make Perfect Starts After Two Matchdays

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The race for a place at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 has already produced plenty of drama after the opening two matchdays, with eight nations making perfect starts to their qualifying campaigns. Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, South Africa, DR Congo, Rwanda, Mali and Guinea-Bissau have all collected the maximum six […]

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Relebohile Mofokeng’s Two-Goal Performance: How the Young Star Is Developing for Bafana Bafana

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Relebohile Mofokeng delivered one of the standout performances of South Africa’s opening Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifying campaign, scoring twice as Bafana Bafana defeated Eritrea 5-0 in Cairo. The performance was significant for more than just the scoreline. For Mofokeng, the match represented another step in his development at international level and provided […]

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Bafana Bafana Start AFCON 2027 Qualifying Perfectly: What Six Points Mean for South Africa

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Bafana Bafana have made a perfect start to their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifying campaign, collecting maximum points from their opening two Group D matches. South Africa followed their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Guinea at Orlando Stadium with an emphatic 5-0 win against Eritrea at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo […]

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Takalani Mazhamba Wins COSAFA U20 Golden Glove After Outstanding Amajita Campaign

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Takalani Mazhamba has been named the best goalkeeper of the 2026 COSAFA U20 Championship after playing a key role in Amajita’s successful title defence. The South African goalkeeper was officially awarded the Golden Glove following an impressive tournament in Mozambique, where Amajita lifted the COSAFA U20 trophy after defeating the hosts 2-1 in Sunday’s final. […]

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Steven Mendes Wins COSAFA U20 Golden Boot After Outstanding Amajita Campaign

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Steven Mendes has been crowned the 2026 COSAFA U20 Championship Golden Boot winner after finishing the tournament as the leading goalscorer with six goals for Amajita. The Kaizer Chiefs youngster capped an impressive individual campaign on Sunday by scoring the decisive goal in South Africa’s 2-1 victory over Mozambique in the final at ABB Stadium […]

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Emile Witbooi Named Player of the Match as Amajita Retain COSAFA U20 Title

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Emile Witbooi has been named Player of the Match after helping Amajita secure a 2-1 victory over Mozambique in the COSAFA U20 Championship final on Sunday. The Cape Town City youngster produced another impressive display as South Africa successfully defended their regional crown, beating the hosts at ABB Stadium 1 in Matola. Witbooi’s recognition adds […]

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Steven Mendes Delivers as Amajita Retain COSAFA U20 Title

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Steven Mendes produced another decisive performance for Amajita on Sunday, scoring the winning goal as South Africa defeated Mozambique 2-1 in the COSAFA U20 Championship final. The Kaizer Chiefs youngster stepped up when his country needed him most, converting from the penalty spot in the 58th minute to restore South Africa’s lead and ultimately secure […]

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