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Formation not to blame for Mexico defeat: Williams

Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams, says coach Hugo Broos' decision to change formation for the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico should not be blamed for their loss. Bafana were beaten 2-0 by co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday night. Broos opted to go with three centre-backs on the day while using Khuliso Mudau and Aubrey Modiba as wing-backs. Williams said the team prepared […]

todayJune 12, 2026 156

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Mashimbyi hoping for Bafana motivation

Proteas Women head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi, is hoping Bafana Bafana can provide the inspiration for his team ahead of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener against Australia in Manchester on Saturday. Bafana take on co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City on Thursday night (kick-off 9pm SA time), with the entire nation backing them to produce an upset. Mashimbyi says both […]

todayJune 11, 2026 46

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Broos not bothered by Jamaica friendly leak

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, says he was shocked that footage of Bafana's behind-closed-doors friendly against Jamaica this weekend was leaked and circulated on social media. Blurry highlights of the match appeared online were just hours after the match. Bafana drew 1-1 with Jamaica at the Hidalgo Stadium in Pachuca in their final preparation match ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. […]

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Khune backs Bafana to progress past World Cup group stages

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune, believes the current national team has what it takes to achieve what his generation could not, and progress beyond the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Kaizer Chiefs shot-stopper was part of the 2010 Bafana squad that became the first host nation in FIFA World Cup history to fail to advance beyond the group stages. This time around, Hugo Broos […]

todayJune 3, 2026 88

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Bafana finally arrive in Mexico

Bafana Bafana arrived at their base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup next Thursday. The team touched down in North America after a lengthy journey from Johannesburg, which included a two-hour refuelling stop in the island nation of Cape Verde off the West African coast. A large media contingent was waiting at the airport and outside the team hotel, […]

todayJune 2, 2026 149

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Broos relieved as Bafana finally jet off to Mexico

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, says he is relieved after the team finally left Johannesburg on a chartered flight to Mexico on Monday afternoon, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Belgian admitted that the past few days have been stressful, uncertainty over traveling arrangements and visa delays affecting more than half of the team. Bafana were meant to travel on Sunday, but only left 24 hours later. […]

todayJune 1, 2026 90

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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 67

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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 116