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
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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!
Ten (10) Bafana Bafana Players Guaranteed AFCON Spot
African Times has picked 10 players that have done enough to convince Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to include them in his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Bafana Bafana’s opening match of the tournament will be against Angola on 22 December in Marrakech, followed by a clash against Egypt on… Continue reading Ten (10) Bafana Bafana Players Guaranteed AFCON Spot
Amajita Coach Sings Diski Challenge Praises
South Africa’s man of the moment, Raymond Mdaka, has lauded the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) organisers following the country’s success in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations. The SA U20 side, Amajita, are the toast of the town after winning the tournament at the expense of the North Africans, Morocco, in a final played… Continue reading Amajita Coach Sings Diski Challenge Praises
Amajita are Champions of Africa
South Africa’s fairytale run in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has culminated in the team bringing the trophy home. Amajita’s maiden title was achieved through a 1-0 victory over Morocco at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt, on Sunday. Midfielder Gomolemo Kekana netted the all-important goal in the second stanza. The win is… Continue reading Amajita are Champions of Africa
Amajita Into AFCON Final
The South African U20 side has reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in 28 years. Led by Raymond Mdaka, Amajita saw off rivals Nigeria 1-0 in their semi-final clash on Thursday at the ongoing tournament in Egypt. Tylon Smith’s 66th-minute header was the difference on the day. Now the stage… Continue reading Amajita Into AFCON Final
Bafana on Course for Top 50 Spot in FIFA Rankings
In 1996, Bafana Bafana was ranked 16th in the world and 1st in Africa after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on home soil that year. Fast forward to 2025, and Bafana Bafana is placed 56th in the world and 10th in Africa, as confirmed by the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, 3… Continue reading Bafana on Course for Top 50 Spot in FIFA Rankings
FIFA Warns Zambia of Football Suspension Over Governance Chaos
FIFA has put Zambian football on notice: resolve your governance mess, or face suspension. In a letter dated March 5, 2025, to Reuben Kamanga, General Secretary of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), the global football authority raised alarms over internal disputes and government meddling that threaten the sport’s independence in the country. The warning… Continue reading FIFA Warns Zambia of Football Suspension Over Governance Chaos
Zambia’s Football Future Hangs in the Balance Amid FAZ Election Chaos
Zambia’s football community is reeling from a deepening crisis surrounding the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) presidential election, a saga that threatens to tarnish the nation’s proud footballing legacy. At the heart of the controversy is incumbent FAZ President Andrew Kamanga, who was declared re-elected unopposed after eight rival candidates were disqualified from the race.… Continue reading Zambia’s Football Future Hangs in the Balance Amid FAZ Election Chaos
Egyptian Legend Takes Aim at former Liverpool Defender for Belittling AFCON
The fourth most capped international male footballer in history, Egypt’s Ahmed Hassan, has expressed great disappointment in Jamie Carragher, who has said the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not a major tournament. Englishman Carragher has come under fire after making what has been termed “ignorant” comments regarding the AFCON. Carragher sparked controversy when trying… Continue reading Egyptian Legend Takes Aim at former Liverpool Defender for Belittling AFCON