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Broos names final World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final 26-member squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Broos announced the team at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Wednesday. He was joined by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, and South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan. Ramaphosa congratulated the players, saying they would serve South Africa's ambassadors during the […]

todayMay 28, 2026 32

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Senzo Meyiwa Trial | Retired general distances himself from claims against Sibiya

Retired senior South African Police Service (SAPS) Major-General, Vincent Leshabane, says he does not dispute claims made by key defence witness, Makhosonke Zungu, that accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, was allegedly involved in a previous killing but was never arrested. Leshabane testified on Wednesday in the Pretoria High Court as part of the defense's ongoing case in the long-running murder trial involving the five […]

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Broos names preliminary World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana have been drawn in Group A, where they will open their campaign against hosts Mexico, in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca on 11 June, before facing Czechia and South Korea. Broos' charges will also face Nicaragua in a friendly on Friday, 29 May before they jet off to Mexico. Notably, Kaizer […]

todayMay 21, 2026 85

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Cardoso backs Cupido for World Cup berth

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, has backed defender Keanu Cupido to get a potential national team call up from Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cardoso made the remarks after Cupido produced another solid performance on Sunday afternoon, this time against AS FAR Rabat of Morocco in the CAF Champions League final first leg. The Sundowns coach heaped praise on the centre back […]

todayMay 20, 2026 55

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Bafana learn 2027 AFCON qualifying fate

Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group D of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers following the draw held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. The South African men’s national team was pitted against co-hosts Kenya, along with Guinea and Eritrea in the group stage. The 48 teams were drawn into 12 groups of four, with the first matches to played from 21 September, and run until 30 March […]

todayMay 19, 2026 75

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Okon impresses Broos in Panama friendlies

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has praised former SuperSport United defender Ime Okon following the team’s recent FIFA international friendlies against Panama. Okon featured in both of matches and appears to have made a strong impression on the Belgian mentor. The Hannover 96 defender is enjoying regular game time in Germany's Bundesliga 2 having made 18 league appearances and scored two goals this season. Okon started both matches for […]

todayApril 1, 2026 22

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Broos slams CAF over Senegal AFCON decision

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos has, criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF), accusing the body of inconsistency in its decision-making. Broos was reacting to the CAF Appeals Board’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, which they had won 1-0 against Morocco in a dramatic final on January 18. "What I can say is CAF have shown again there is no consistency in […]

todayMarch 19, 2026 68

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Kekana focused on Sundowns amid Bafana snub

Mamelodi Sundowns defender, Grant Kekana, says his recent omission from the Bafana Bafana squad recently is not a concern for him as he remains focused on helping his club achieve its objectives. The 31-year-old centre-back has struggled with injuries, but has worked his way back to fitness. Despite his improved form, he has not cracked the nod with Bafana coach Hugo Broos, for the preliminary squad named for back-to-back friendly […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 64

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Broos zeros in on World Cup preparations, names preliminary squad for Panama friendlies

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named a preliminary squad for the two home friendly matches against Panama later this month as preparations intensify ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The squad features several regulars, although there is no place for Orlando Pirates’ midfielder Sipho Mbule, who has hardly featured since the Africa Cup of Nations. Centre-back Siyabonga Ngezana, midfielder Bathusi Aubaas and Shandre Campbell have also been omitted […]

todayMarch 9, 2026 67