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Broos closes Bafana chapter

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the departure of Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, after a 5-year stint with the national team. The Belgian leaves on a high after guiding Bafana to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in the country's history at this year's FIFA World Cup. He also led Bafana to two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifications, including a bronze-medal finish […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 72

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Mosimane opens up about Bafana job

Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach, Pitso Mosimane, has broken his silence on links to the Bafana Bafana job, confirming the South African Football Association (SAFA) has spoken to him. Current Bafana coach Hugo Broos’ contract expires at the end of July yet to clarify whether it intends renewing the Belgian's contract or appointing a new coach. Broos, who guided South Africa to back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]

todayJuly 23, 2026 86

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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 89

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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 81

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Williams confident of Bafana’s World Cup group chances

Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams, believes that South Africa have a strong chance of advancing from their group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana were drawn in Group A during Friday's draw in Washington, where they will face Mexico, South Korea and one of four European nations. Denmark, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic and Ireland will compete in a play-off in March to determine who joins the group. "It […]

todayDecember 8, 2025 103

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McKenzie to pay almost R10m in bonuses, closes Mokoena yellow card blunder

Sporst, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has announced that his department will pay nearly R10 million in bonuses to South Africa's national teams, with more than of the total half going to Bafana Bafana. The payouts will also go to Banyana Banyana (R1 million), the Proteas Women (R1 million), the Springbok Women (R1 million), Amajita (R1 million), and Amajimbos (R500,000). But it is the senior men’s national football team […]

todayNovember 4, 2025 137

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Ndamane looking to secure AFCON ticket

TS Galaxy coach, Adnan Beganovic, has backed star defender Khulumani Ndamane to make the Bafana Bafana squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to be held in Morocco in December. Ndamane was solid as South Africa beat Rwanda 3–0 to secure qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana are in Group B alongside Angola, Egypt, and Zimbabwe. With coach Hugo Broos set to name his final […]

todayOctober 22, 2025 52