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We are no longer afraid of anyone – Hugo Broos heaps praise on fearless Bafana
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos celebrates his team's growing confidence following their crucial victory over Benin in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With South Africa now five points clear at the top of their group, Broos reflects on the team's tactical discipline and their transformation into fearless competitors.
Hugo Broos dodges Teboho Mokoena yellow-card saga amid Bafana’s victory over Benin
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos refuses to address the growing controversy surrounding Teboho Mokoena's yellow card situation, which could cost South Africa three crucial World Cup qualification points. Despite maintaining their Group C lead with a 2-0 victory over Benin, a complaint from the Lesotho Football Association threatens to derail their campaign.
Bafana Bafana strengthen World Cup hopes: 5 key takeaways from Benin victory
Bafana Bafana's commanding 2-0 victory over Benin has strengthened their Group C lead in World Cup qualifying. From Lyle Foster breaking his goal drought to the team's impressive resilience without key midfielder Teboho Mokoena, Smiso Msomi breaks down the five critical factors that powered South Africa toward potential World Cup qualification
Bafana's World Cup dreams threatened: Mokoena yellow card controversy explained
South Africa's World Cup qualification campaign faces a major setback as FIFA regulations could see Bafana Bafana stripped of crucial points. Star midfielder Teboho Mokoena played against Lesotho despite being ineligible due to accumulated yellow cards, potentially costing the team their Group C lead and endangering their path to the 2026 tournament.
Fifa World Cup 2026 dream looms large for Bafana's Ronwen Williams
With Bafana Bafana eyeing a crucial victory against Benin on Tuesday, captain Ronwen Williams reflects on the aspirations of the team and the road ahead in the World Cup qualifiers, which have now reached the halfway
Bafana Bafana have their fate in their hands: Five talking points ahead Lesotho and Benin
Bafana Bafana need maximum points in their upcoming fixtutres against Lesotho and Benin to keep their World Cup aspirations alive. Here are the five key talking points ahead of their clash against Lesotho and Benin
‘My team, my choice’: Hugo Broos takes strong stance on Bafana Bafana selection
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos asserts his autonomy in team selection ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, emphasising merit-based choices while addressing squad changes and mounting pressure.
US mulls new travel bans against over 40 countries
According to a report US diplomatic and security officials have drafted a list of the countries targeted, with varied travel bans for three categories.
Percy Tau returns as Hugo Broos clears the air with Jayden Adams
Bafana Bafana gear up for FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Hugo Broos announcing a strong 23-men squad to take on Lesotho and Benin in the next week and a half.
Hugo Broos targets maximum points in upcoming Fifa World Cup qualifiers
Hugo Broos names a strong squad to take on Lesotho and Benin in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers starting next week. Bafana are seeking their first qualification since hosting the tournament in 2010.