Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shared details of a meeting where he knocked some sense into Khuliso Mudau’s head. Mudau, who is arguably the best right-back in Africa, has been at loggerheads with his employers, Mamelodi Sundowns, and only returned to training this week. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old did not make the Bafana Bafana team to play FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers next month against Lesotho and Nigeria on 5 and 9 September, respectively. “First of all, I made contact…

Bafana Bafana winger Mohau Nkota could not have asked for a better start after scoring on his debut for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ettifaq. Nkota, 20, has been with the Saudis for the past few weeks, after his transfer from Orlando Pirates, joining on a three-year deal. “It’s a very good league, competitive, and I’m very happy to be here,” reflected Nkota post-match in the 2-1 home win over Al Kholood at the E’GO Stadium in Dammam on Thursday evening. The…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has weighed in on the Teboho Mokoena ineligibility saga, and the Belgian has suggested there is no need for Bafana Bafana to be punished. A dark cloud still hangs over South Africa’s senior national team since midfielder Mokoena took to the field in the 2-0 win over Lesotho in March despite the fact that he had accumulated two yellow cards and was, therefore, suspended for the match. Bafana Bafana are top of Group C of…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has cut down the squad from 48 to 23 players ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Bafana Bafana will clash with neighbours Lesotho ‘away’ at the Free State Stadium on 5 September, before hosting Nigeria at the same venue four days later. South Africa’s senior national team tops Group C with 13 points from six matches and is five points ahead of second-placed Rwanda. Here is the squad;

South African forward Cassius Mailula will be reintegrated into the Toronto squad, but he faces a bleak future at the club. The MLS side has confirmed Mailula will make a return after a move to Algerian side MC Alger fell through. He spent the past season on loan at Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. Despite interest from Wydad to keep him on a permanent basis and other clubs coming into the picture, including MC Alger, Toronto’s valuation of the player and…

Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al-Hazem has announced the signing of Bafana Bafana winger Elias Mokwana. The 25-year-old joins the Asians on a one-season loan deal from Tunisian outfit Espérance. Mokwana was deemed surplus to requirements by the Blood and Gold but quickly garnered interest, especially from the Gulf region, with Al-Hazem moving quickly to secure his signature. The KwaMhlanga-born forward fared well in his first season with Espérance after joining on a three-year deal from Sekhukhune United. He made…

South Africa U20 head coach Raymond Mdaka has announced the preliminary squad for the World Cup. The African champions will be heading to Chile as one of the representatives of the continent. The tournament will run from 27 September to 20 October. South Africa are in Group E and will play France (29 September), New Caledonia (3 October), and the USA (5 October). Twenty-four teams will participate, with the top two from each group progressing to the Last 16 and…

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has announced the venue for the 2025 MTN8 Final set for Saturday, 13 September. The league made the announcement at their headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Wednesday afternoon. Mbombela, the 43,500-seater in Mpumalanga, will be the host stadium. Orlando Pirates, who are in their fourth consecutive final, have been picked as the home side, while Stellenbosch, who will be seeking revenge after losing to the Buccaneers last year, will be the away team. The match…

Madagascar have booked their place in a historic first African Nations Championship (CHAN) final after edging Sudan 1-0 in a tense semi-final at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday evening. A late strike from substitute Toky Rakotondraibe in the 116th minute proved decisive, capping a dramatic extra-time contest and sending the Barea into Saturday’s final in Nairobi, where they will face Morocco. For Madagascar, this triumph confirms their rise as one of Africa’s most exciting…

Kaizer Chiefs have made their 10th signing in the form of midfielder Lebohang Maboe. The 30-year-old is not new to Chiefs having played for the club’s junior teams years ago. “Maboe, who was part of the club’s youth development academy during his teenage years, returns to Naturena after stints with SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Maritzburg United,” stated Chiefs. “Over the course of his distinguished career in the Premier Soccer League, he has collected several trophies and accolades. The attacking…