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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 83

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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 122

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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 75

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Okon impresses Broos in Panama friendlies

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has praised former SuperSport United defender Ime Okon following the team’s recent FIFA international friendlies against Panama. Okon featured in both of matches and appears to have made a strong impression on the Belgian mentor. The Hannover 96 defender is enjoying regular game time in Germany's Bundesliga 2 having made 18 league appearances and scored two goals this season. Okon started both matches for […]

todayApril 1, 2026 64

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Kaizer Chiefs launch women’s team

Kaizer Chiefs have officially ventured into the women’s footballing space, unveiling their newly formed side, Kaizer Chiefs Ladies, in Daveyton on Tuesday. The move marks a historic milestone for the Soweto Giants, who have long faced pressure to establish a women’s team in line with Confederation of African Football (CAF) requirements. The Glamour Girls squad consists of 24 players, including veteran Banyana Banyana midfielder, Mamello Makhabane. The team will be […]

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