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Minister Gayton McKenzie addressing guests at the Bafana Bafana send off attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
1 week ago

Gayton McKenzie announces major breakthrough in Bafana Bafana World Cup visa saga

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has confirmed a major breakthrough in the Bafana Bafana visa saga, announcing on Sunday evening that all…
Bafana Bafana players during a social event in Johannesburg
1 week ago

Bafana’s World Cup travel on ice: SAFA calls emergency meeting over visa saga

SAFA is working around the clock to resolve a logistical nightmare after admitting that Bafana Bafana were unable to jet off to Mexico for the 2026 FIFA…
Bafana Bafana during a training session

‘We’re made to look like fools’: McKenzie on Bafana visa debacle

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has pulled no punches in his view of the SA Football Association [SAFA], labelling the recent Bafana…
Kaitano Tembl during a training session
1 week ago

‘It builds confidence for me’: Kaitano Tembo reflects on bittersweet Unity Cup stint

Sekhukhune United youth coach Kaitano Tembo has admitted that leading a national team is a mammoth task, but it has been a huge confidence booster on a…
Bafana Bafana arrives at Castle Lager Fan Send Off event at the DP World Wanderers Stadium!!

Bafana Bafana’s World Cup preparations hit by visa delays as travel plans postponed

Bafana Bafana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a significant setback after visa delays forced the postponement of the team’s planned…
Karim Kimvuidi at FC Ashdod
1 week ago

Karim Kimvuidi bids farewell to Israel club with decision on Pirates future looming

Karim Kimvuidi has waved goodbye to Israeli club FC Ashdod following the conclusion of his loan deal, as his future at Orlando Pirates is set to be decided.…
Ilyes Mzoughi while Kaizer Chiefs coaching

Ilyes Mzoughi takes up Burkina Faso role after Kaizer Chiefs exit

Just days after parting ways with Kaizer Chiefs, spirited goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzoughi is set for his next assignment on the international stage. Mzoughi,…
Miguel Cardoso poses with the CAF Champions League trophy after continental success

Al Ahly eye Miguel Cardoso as Sundowns prepare new contract offer

After guiding Mamelodi Sundowns to their second CAF Champions League title, Miguel Cardoso has emerged as a target for Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Cardoso beat…
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams shares a moment with media personality Mthokozisi Dube following Masandawana’s CAF Champions League final victory over local rivals in Rabat, Morocco.

Morocco reminded me why CAF Champions League’s two-legged final is special

The calls to scrap the two-legged CAF Champions League finals grow louder every season. People point to Europe and ask why Africa cannot simply adopt the…
Lyle Foster in action for Bafana Bafana against Nicaragua

‘I don’t know what they came to do here’: Broos on Nicaragua’s challenge for Bafana

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has assessed the takeaways from the international friendly against Nicaragua following Friday’s 0-0 draw at Orlando Amstel…
Relebohile Mofokeng in action for Bafana Bafana against Panama

Broos ‘convinced Mofokeng is not on highest level’ as Bafana fret for a reliable playmaker at World Cup

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes Relebohile Mofoleng is not yet ripe to carry the national side at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, also warning against…
Bafana Bafana line up before facing Panama
2 weeks ago

Drab World Cup send-off party as Bafana fire blanks against Nicaragua

Bafana Bafana's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a setback following a morale-sapping 0-0 draw with Nicaragua at the Orlando Amstel Arena in…