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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 […]
Orlando Pirates head coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou, says the club’s decision to sign Norwegian striker, Sebastian Pedersen, was motivated by the need to improve their conversion rate in front of goal. The 27-year old completed a surprise move to the Buccaneers from Norwegian second-tier outfit Sogndal IL, with the club announcing the signing on Sunday. Pedersen started the current Norwegian campaign in fine form, scoring eight goals in 14 matches before […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
