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Banyana settle in Morocco, focus on Tanzania

Banyana Banyana have settled in Casablanca, Morocco where they will compete in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa have been drawn in Group B alongside Tanzania, Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. The tournament also offers a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with the four semi-finalists securing automatic qualification. Despite the stakes, striker Hilda Magaia, believes they cannot afford to think too far […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 24

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Komphela pays tribute to Jayden Adams

Mamelodi Sundowns senior coach, Steve Komphela, has paid an emotional tribute to the late Jayden Adams, describing him as a unique individual whose absence will leave a void that cannot be filled. The 25-year-old midfielder passed away last Saturday, with tributes continuing to pour in from across the football fraternity. Police have opened an inquest into his death, with the cause yet to be determined. Having worked closely with Adams […]

todayJuly 15, 2026 170

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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 79

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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 76

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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 91

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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 91

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Cardoso focused on goals in Champions League final

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, says he is well aware of the importance of goals in the CAF Champions League ahead of the final against Morocco's ASFAR Rabat. Sundowns, who are in search of a second elusive star, will host AS FAR in the first leg final of the tie at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday before travelling to Rabat for the return leg the following weekend. […]

todayMay 15, 2026 69

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Petersen motivated ahead of Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs captain, Brandon Petersen, says he is relishing the opportunity to lead from the front when Amakhosi face Orlando Pirates in Sunday’s sold-out Soweto derby at the FNB Stadium. The goalkeeper, who has been instrumental in Chiefs’ resurgence this season, was forced to watch from hospital when his side suffered a 3-0 defeat to their bitter rivals in February due to illness - a result that still serves as […]

todayApril 24, 2026 95

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Sundowns to play for win against Esperance

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach, Miguel Cardoso, is aware that the 1-0 lead they take into their CAF Champions League second leg semi-final against Esperance is a precarious one. He also emphasised the importance of his team playing for the win in Saturday's second leg in Pretoria. Sundowns are on the verge of reaching a fourth Champions League final in their history, however, Esperance are expected to give the Brazilians a […]

todayApril 17, 2026 62