Captain Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday. Meanwhile, Boks coach Rassie Erasmus will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach, and has made six changes to the side that defeated Japan last week.… Continue reading Siya Kolisi: A Century of Greatness
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Keletso Makgalwa Finally Breaks into Bafana Bafana Squad
One of the Premier Soccer League’s consistent performers, Keletso Makgalwa, has made the final squad for Bafana Bafana’s friendly against Zambia next Saturday. The 28-year-old has been knocking on the senior national team door since last season, with some fine performances in the colours of Sekhukhune United, and has now earned his first call-up. The… Continue reading Keletso Makgalwa Finally Breaks into Bafana Bafana Squad
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Host Bafana Bafana
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed the venue for Bafana Bafana’s international friendly against Zambia next week. Bafana Bafana will face Chipolopolo at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 15 November. Both countries will use the match as preparation for this year’s Africa Cup on Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, starting in December.… Continue reading Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Host Bafana Bafana
CAF Expands Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the expansion of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from 12 to 16 teams, starting with the next edition to be staged in Morocco from 17 March-3 April 2026. As the qualification phase for the 2026 edition has already been completed, the Executive Committee has… Continue reading CAF Expands Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Zimbabwe Football Association Appoints New Warriors Coach
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the appointment of Marian Marinica as the new head coach of their senior men’s national team, the Warriors. The Romanian takes over from German mentor Michael Nees, who was dismissed last month following a poor run of results. Marinica, who most recently served as head coach of Liberia,… Continue reading Zimbabwe Football Association Appoints New Warriors Coach
Bafana Bafana Pocket R5 Million for World Cup Qualification
South Africa’s national teams have been handsomely rewarded by the sports ministry for their respective successes in recent times. The senior football team Bafana Bafana will receive R5 million to share amongst the players and technical team. This comes after Hugo Broos’s men qualified for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, ahead of Nigeria and Benin… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Pocket R5 Million for World Cup Qualification
Close Chapter: Minister Gayton McKenzie Accepts SAFA Explanation for Blunder
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton Mckenzie has confirmed that Bafana Bafana team manager Vincent Tseka was fetching ice for the team when he missed the yellow card that almost cost Bafana Bafana a place in next year’s FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana have qualified for the World Cup despite being docked three points… Continue reading Close Chapter: Minister Gayton McKenzie Accepts SAFA Explanation for Blunder
Rulani Mokwena Leads the Way in Algeria
South African coach Rulani Mokwena is living up to expectations in the Algerian league in charge of Mouloudia Club d’Alger. Mokwena, 38, took over the reigning Ligue 1 champions in July on a two-year contract. He had previously coached in North Africa, where he spent eight months with Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca – until May… Continue reading Rulani Mokwena Leads the Way in Algeria
Amajimbos Register First-Ever World Cup Win
The South African U17 side, Amajimbos, is off to a great start at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Vela Khumalo’s boys beat Group A opponents Bolivia 3-1 at the Aspire Zone Complex in Doha, Qatar, on Monday despite playing most of the match with 10 players after the sending off of defender Sive Pama… Continue reading Amajimbos Register First-Ever World Cup Win
All Eyes on Mamelodi Sundowns and Rulani Mokwena
MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena will be on the opposite side of the pitch against his former employers Mamelodi Sundowns after the two sides were drawn in the same CAF Champions League group. The green and red will meet the Brazilians in Group C, alongside Al Hilal (Sudan) and St Éloi Lupopo from Sudan and DR… Continue reading All Eyes on Mamelodi Sundowns and Rulani Mokwena