World football governing body FIFA has revealed the pots ahead of the group stage draw for the World Cup next year. South Africa’s senior national team, Bafana Bafana, has been placed in Pot 3. On Friday, 5 December, participating teams will find out which pathway they must follow in their quest to lift the trophy… Continue reading Bafana Bafana in Pot 3 for World Cup Draw
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Botswana Squad for the Africa Cup of Nations
Botswana has announced the final squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) starting next month in Morocco. The Zebras head coach Morena Ramoreboli revealed his team in the capital, Gaborone, on Tuesday. He named a 36-man squad which was seen as final. However, Ramoreboli will have to cut it down to 23 by the… Continue reading Botswana Squad for the Africa Cup of Nations
Breaking: Bafana Bafana AFCON Squad Announced
Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been announced. Bafana coach Hugo Broos made the announcement on Monday afternoon, with the final 23-man squad expected to be confirmed next week. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set a deadline of 11 December for all final squad submissions ahead… Continue reading Breaking: Bafana Bafana AFCON Squad Announced
Thembinkosi Lorch Misses Out on AFCON!
Despite being in the form of his life, attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch has been omitted from Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON]. African Times can reveal the 32-year-old has failed to make the cut for the tournament starting next month in Morocco, where he is playing club football for… Continue reading Thembinkosi Lorch Misses Out on AFCON!
Boks Hooker Malcolm Marx Crowned World Rugby Player of the Year
Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx became the fourth South African to be crowned the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year over the weekend in a historic occasion for South African rugby, with two Boks winning the award back-to-back for the first time in history. Marx’s team-mate and fellow nominee Pieter-Steph… Continue reading Boks Hooker Malcolm Marx Crowned World Rugby Player of the Year
Sprinboks Record First Win in Dublin Since 2012
The Springboks maintained their winning streak on the 2025 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour when they outplayed Ireland by 24-13 (halftime 19-7) at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, in a performance that confirmed their number one ranking in the rugby world. The victory – their first in Dublin since 2012 – could not have… Continue reading Sprinboks Record First Win in Dublin Since 2012
Banyana Banyana Squad to Face Morocco
The South African senior women’s national squad to take on Morocco on 2 December has been announced. The venue for this clash is yet to be confirmed but the match will be played in Morocco. Head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named a 26-woman team as part of her preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Squad to Face Morocco
Orlando Pirates Agree to R52 Million Transfer for Mbekezeli Mbokazi
After just 37 games for Orlando Pirates, centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi is on the brink of leaving the club. The 20-year-old has travelled to the United States of America (USA) to conclude a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire. According to supersport.com, the Bafana Bafana player is in the USA to discuss personal… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Agree to R52 Million Transfer for Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Moroccan Side AS FAR Crowned Champions of Africa
AS FAR have reclaimed their place at the summit of African women’s club football after clinching the CAF Women’s Champions League 2025 title on Friday, edging ASEC Mimosas 2–1 in a fiercely contested final played at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismaila, Egypt. The Moroccan giants, champions in 2022 and finalists last season, completed their… Continue reading Moroccan Side AS FAR Crowned Champions of Africa
Roger Federer Elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Tennis great Roger Federer has earned his place in the sport’s Hall of Fame for the Class of 2026. Born to a South African mother and Swiss father in 1981, Federer went on to win 20 major men’s singles titles. “It’s a tremendous honour to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame and to stand… Continue reading Roger Federer Elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame