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Motsepe to step down in 2029, backs Infantino for another term

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has reiterated that he will step down when his current term ends in 2029, insisting he has no intention of serving beyond two terms. The mining tycoon and former Mamelodi Sundowns president took over as CAF President in March 2021, and was re-elected for a second term in 2025. "There are certain things you should never be persuaded about. And nobody is […]

todayJuly 22, 2026 75

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Jordaan visits Adams family as tributes continue to pour in

South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan has met with the family of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Jayden Adams who died on Saturday in Cape Town. Adams, 25, was found dead at his home on Saturday morning. Police have launched an inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death. Tributes continue to pour in from across the football world following the passing of the much loved midfielder. Adams […]

todayJuly 13, 2026 87

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We’ll go guns blazing against Zambia: Sibisi

Bafana Bafana defender, Nkosinathi Sibisi, says Saturday's international friendly against neighbours Zambia will be treated with the same respect and intensity that they had for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Orlando Pirates captain and Bafana squad will host Chipolopolo at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha at 3pm. Echoing head coach Hugo Broos, Sibisi stressed that there are no "friendly" games for Bafana, and Saturday’s clash is also […]

todayNovember 13, 2025 63

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Broos explains Lorch snub

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has made it clear that he will not be calling up Thembinkosi Lorch to the national team despite his scintillating form at Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca. Lorch has had a great start to the 2025/26 season in North Africa, scoring four goals in eight games after also having a good FIFA Club World campaign in the USA. However, Broos insisted that he doesn’t believe Lorch […]

todayNovember 6, 2025 136

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McKenzie demands answers from SAFA on Mokoena yellow card saga

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has given the South African Football Association (SAFA) seven days to submit a detailed report on the Teboho Mokoena yellow card controversy. Bafana Bafana faced intense scrutiny ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday, after FIFA docked three points for fielding the ineligible Mokoena in their March clash against Lesotho in Polokwane. "I […]

todayOctober 17, 2025 175

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SAFA “closes” Bafana points deduction mess

President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, says the Association has closed the matter that saw Bafana Bafana docked three points during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA penalised South Africa after they fielded a suspended Teboho Mokoena who wasn’t eligible to play the match against Lesotho in Polokwane in March 2025. Although Bafana eventually qualified for the global showpiece to be held in North America […]

todayOctober 16, 2025 261

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World Cup qualification restores Bafana’s dignity, says Broos

Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, says his team has restored pride to South African football after securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3–0 win over Rwanda in Mbombela, Mpumalanga on Tuesday night. The Orlando Pirates trio of Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis & Evidence Makgopa were on target for the victory that saw South Africa top Group C with 18 points, booking their place at next year’s […]

todayOctober 15, 2025 97

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Cupido replaces Foster for Bafana must-win qualifier

Stellenbosch FC striker, Ashley Cupido, has been called up to the Bafana Bafana squad for South Africa’s do-or-die 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, replacing the injured Lyle Foster. BAFANA BAFANA CAMP UPDATE! Lyle Foster has been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana matchday squad due to an injury. After consultation with the medical team, a decision was taken to withdraw him. Ashley Cupido has been called up as his […]

todayOctober 14, 2025 224

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Doubt over Foster ahead of Rwanda qualifier

Bafana Bafana striker, Lyle Foster, is an injury doubt ahead of South Africa's must win 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday evening at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. The Burnley forward limped off the field during South Africa’s goalless draw with Zimbabwe on Friday and did not train with the team on Monday as a precaution. Bafana (15 points, +3 goal difference) head into their final Group […]

todayOctober 13, 2025 114