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Broos sets AFCON target for Bafana

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, says winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) should be the next step in the national team's evolution. His remarks come after Bafana's historic achievement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, where they reached the knockout stages for the first time before being eliminated by co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32. Speaking at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, where […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 85

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Broos advises Mofokeng amid Belgian move

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has given an honest assessment of 21-year-old attacker Relebohile Mofokeng's move to Belgian Pro League side, Royal Union Saint-Gilloise. The transfer was confirmed by Orlando Pirates on Tuesday afternoon in an official statement. Mofokeng leaves the Buccaneers in a deal reported to be worth around R70 million. The move comes after a stellar season for Pirates, where he played a key role in securing […]

todayJuly 1, 2026 185

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Ramaphosa leads praise for Bafana after historic World Cup win

President Cyril Ramaphosa has led the nation's celebrations after Bafana Bafana reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time in the team's history. Bafana secured their place in the round of 32 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey on Thursday morning, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal. In an official statement, Ramaphosa congratulated the national team on achieving a milestone moment for […]

todayJune 25, 2026 87

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Bavuma backs Bafana

Proteas Men Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has backed Bafana Bafana to beat South Korea on Thursday and book their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa head into the crucial group-stage clash needing a victory to keep their World Cup dream alive, while a draw would be enough to send South Korea to the next round. Kick-off is scheduled for 3am South African time […]

todayJune 24, 2026 58

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Kolisi backs Bafana to deliver against South Korea

Back to back Rugby World Cup winning Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, is backing Bafana Bafana to produce a statement performance when they take on South Korea in their final group match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday morning in Monterrey. Bafana will meet the Asians in a must-win clash if they are to make history and reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time. […]

todayJune 22, 2026 289

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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 182

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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 61

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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. […]

todayJune 8, 2026 103

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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 102