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SA’s Amajita hope to fly against Nigeria’s Eagles in Afcon U20 semi-final

Amajita have coach Raymond Mdaka and his technical team to thank for their preparations, having also won the Cosafa Championship to qualify for Afcon, which is held in Egypt.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Amajita name AFCON squad with Chiefs, Pirates starlets leading the line

Raymond Mdaka has named his final 21-man Amajita squad for the upcoming U20 AFCON in Egypt, with Kaizer Chiefs' Mfundo Vilakazi and Orlando Pirates' Mbekezeli Mbokazi headlining a talented group aiming to qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup. Despite facing a challenging group that includes hosts Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria, South Africa's young stars will be looking to build on their COSAFA Cup success when the tournament kicks off on April 26

Sport Soccer
Smiso Msomi|Published

Watch VideoMcCarthy positive Kenya can still qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in north America

Kenya national team newly appointed coach Benni McCarthy says his troops can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup as there's still 15 points to fight for in Group F.

Sport Soccer Africa
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoBafana Bafana might have to play Fifa World Cup qualifiers without Ronwen Williams

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos might have to start planning for the World Cup qualifiers without his No 1 and captain Ronwen Williams.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoBenni McCarthy ready to make Harambee Stars shine

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy is best suited to coach Kenya as he's shown an impressive work-rate as a coach, just like he did when he was a player.

Sport Soccer Africa
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana to face Egypt and Mohamed Salah at Afcon 2025 in Morocco

Bafana Bafana face a challenging group in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, including Egypt and their star player Mohamed Salah, as they aim for success in Morocco.

Sport Soccer Bafana
John Goliath|Published

Bafana drawn in tough Group B alongside Egypt, Angola, and Zimbabwe at the 2025 Afcon

Bafana Bafana will face north Africans Egypt, and Cosafa neighbours Angola and Zimbabwe in the Group B at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Morocco later this year.

Sport
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Bafana Bafana eye African glory as AFCON 2025 draw approaches

As Bafana Bafana prepares for the AFCON 2025 draw in Morocco, we explore their potential opponents and the challenges ahead.

Sport
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Khumalo: Bafana must play against the best at 2025 Afcon

Bafana Bafana ‘96 Afcon winning midfielder Doctor Khumalo says the team has turned over a new leaf, but they must be wary of getting away or losing focus. He adds that if they can build from their recent momentum, they can win the trophy in Morocco late this year.

Sunday Tribune Sport
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoFrom triumph to turmoil: South Africa's rollercoaster football year

IOL Sport's Lunga Biyela looks at the highs and lows from a rollercoaster year for South African football.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoHugo Broos is the chosen one, and he's leading Bafana to the promised land

Since the Belgian international hung up his playing boots in 1986, he moved to coaching two years later in his homeland. Since then, Hugo Broos has coached in over 900 games to make him one of the most experienced managers in global football.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoHugo Broos cooked and Bafana Bafana fans ate well in 2024

What was pleasing from Bafana's good year was the number of players who put their hands up and took responsibility in moving the team forward.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Lunga Biyela|Published

Ho ho ho! Father Christmas Gayton McKenzie allocates R5 million to cover unpaid Bafana, Banyana players' salaries

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has forwarded SAFA an advance to help pay the salaries of Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana players.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Lunga Biyela|Published

Footballers' union to address Bafana Bafana’s match fee dispute amid SAFA’s financial and leadership turmoil

The Football Union of South Africa say they will meet with players from the national team to discuss issues of non-payment of match fees. .

Sport Soccer Bafana
Lunga Biyela|Published

High-riding Bafana returns to Africa’s top 10 after nine years

Bafana Bafana's impressive performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has propelled them into the top 10 African football nations, marking their best FIFA ranking since 2015

Weekend Argus Sport
Herman Gibbs|Published

Tricky pitfalls await Bafana Bafana in 2026 Fifa World Cup quest

With Bafana Bafana having already qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, we look at the challenges and dangers lying ahead in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Sunday Tribune Sport
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Bafana ‘mentality monsters’ making Broos and Mzansi proud

The biggest change in fortunes for Bafana Bafana over the last two years has been their professionalism: they are the ultimate ‘mentality monsters’.

Weekend Argus Sport
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Why Hugo Broos said he was close to quitting Bafana job

In their first Afcon 2025 qualifier in September, Bafana drew 2-2 with Uganda at home at Orlando Stadium. It may have, at the time, seemed like the nation’s run to the semi-finals in the 2024 Afcon may have been their peak.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Michael Sherman|Published

Lucas Radebe: Current Bafana team narrative could possibly be better than Class of 96

South African football legends Jomo Sono and Lucas Radebe heaped praise on Bafana Bafana after they qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

The Star Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Safa squashes reports of funding South Sudan costs for Afcon qualifier

The teams met at the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday, in their final Africa Cup of Nations Group K qualifier.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Michael Sherman|Published

A little bit too early for Relebohile Mofokeng to start for Bafana Bafana, says Hugo Broos

In the wake of Bafana Bafana’s win against South Sudan, coach Hugo Broos explains why young star Relebohile Mofokeng is not yet ready to start.

Daily News Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

Patrick Maswanganyi ‘has the potential’ to fill Themba Zwane role for Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says there’s no better time to qualify for the Fifa World Cup than now, given that the team are on a high and have the right blend of players.

The Star Sport
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Everyone wants to see Bafana Bafana now, says elated Hugo Broos

Bafana Bafana dazzled in Cape Town with a stunning 3-0 victory against South Sudan, rekindling the country’s passion for football as they prepare for the World Cup qualifiers.

Mercury Sport
Smiso Msomi|Published

SA’s Morena Ramoreboli guides Botswana to only their second-ever Africa Cup of Nations

Botswana finished second in Group C to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 12 years, and only the second time in their history.

Sport Soccer
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Bafana Bafana no longer just a ‘holiday’ destination for players after Hugo Broos’ mentality shift

Hugo Broos demands more of his charges. He wants them to be ruthless and has created winners’ mentality, which has seen them go unbeaten in their last 16 matches.

Sport Soccer Bafana
John Goliath|Published