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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UMLAZI, SOUTH AFRICA — The King Zwelithini Stadium was the site of a memorable double celebration today as South Africa’s Banyana Banyana triumphed 2-0 over Algeria, securing a series sweep, while star defender Karabo Dhlamini proudly earned her 50th international cap. The victory caps off a dominant week for the reigning African champions, who completed […]
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UMLAZI, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, continued their impressive run of form on Friday, April 17, 2026, with a clinical 2-0 victory over Algeria at the King Zwelithini Stadium. This victory sealed a flawless sweep of the two-match international friendly series, following their hard-fought 1-0 win earlier in the […]
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DURBAN, South Africa – Banyana Banyana return to action this afternoon, Friday, 17 April 2026, for their second international friendly against Algeria, closing out a focused two-match series. Kick-off is set for 15:00 SAST at the King Zwelithini Stadium. This encounter marks the final step in both nations’ preparations ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa […]
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DURBAN, South Africa – With momentum on their side, South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, shift focus to their second international friendly against Algeria this Friday. The encounter, set for 17 April 2026 at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, forms a crucial part of their final preparations ahead of the upcoming continental […]
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The atmosphere at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu was electric as South African football fans witnessed a historic moment. Bambanani “Juice” Mbane, a stalwart in the heart of Banyana Banyana’s defense, proudly earned her 100th international cap during today’s friendly match against Algeria. At 36, Mbane joins an elite group of South African football legends […]
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KWAMASHU, KWAZULU-NATAL – South Africa’s senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana, continued their strong momentum with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria in an international friendly at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. This match served as an invaluable opportunity for the reigning African champions to fine-tune their tactics in preparation for the 2026 […]
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DURBAN, South Africa – Today, national pride and meticulous tactical preparation will be on full display as Banyana Banyana host Algeria for the first of two pivotal international friendlies. The match will kick off at 15:00 (CAT) at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, as the South African women’s football team continues its preparations for the […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be a landmark event for African football. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has secured a record 10 qualifying slots. This milestone is not just a reflection of the continent’s growing prowess on the field, fueled by Morocco’s historic semi-final […]
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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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