Bafana Bafana played to a disappointing goalless draw against Tanzania at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday. To his defence, Bafana mentor Hugo Broos did sound a warning prior to the match that it was not a must-win clash but rather to cast his eye on the new players, and true to his word,… Continue reading Broos Happy Despite Tanzania Draw in Polokwane
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Bafana Bafana Coach Sings Praises of Youngsters
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he’s encouraged by what he’s seen from the new faces in camp. Bafana Bafana will host Tanzania at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday evening, before taking on Mozambique at the same venue on Tuesday. Broos picked a few youngsters in his final squad for the friendlies; Mbekezeli… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Coach Sings Praises of Youngsters
Hugo Broos Confirms Retirement Plans
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos will leave the dugout in about a year, if all goes according to plan. Bafana, in Group C, are edging closer to qualifying for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be played in North America from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Broos’s men top the group with 13… Continue reading Hugo Broos Confirms Retirement Plans
Bafana Coach Cracks the Whip on Journalists
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has a bone to pick with South African football journalists. The Belgian was speaking in Polokwane, Limpopo, where Bafana Bafana will play two friendlies against Tanzania and Mozambique at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on 6 and 10 June, respectively. Broos, who has previously spoken out against club officials and coaches,… Continue reading Bafana Coach Cracks the Whip on Journalists
Orlando Pirates Dominate Final Bafana Bafana Squad
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced the final squad for the friendlies next month. Bafana will host Tanzania on 6 June at the Peter Mokaba Stadium (19H30) and then welcome Mozambique to the Loftus Stadium on 10 June (19H00). Orlando Pirates dominate the squad with nine players. Meanwhile, rivals Kaizer Chiefs had three players… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Dominate Final Bafana Bafana Squad
Bafana Bafana Friendlies in Polokwane and Pretoria
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed Bafana Bafana’s two friendlies next month. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has picked a relatively young team in the preliminary squad for the friendlies in a bid to create a bigger pool from which to select players. The final list of 23 players will be announced this… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Friendlies in Polokwane and Pretoria
Bafana Bafana Squad for June Friendlies
South Africa’s senior national team coach Hugo Broos has called up 41 players in the preliminary squad for next month’s friendlies. Bafana Bafana will play two friendlies against neighbours Namibia and Tanzania. However, the SA Football Association is yet to officially confirm the identities of the two countries. Broos did not called up any Mamelodi… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Squad for June Friendlies
Bafana Coach Hugo Broos’s Message to Amajita
South Africa’s U20 side, Amajita’s success in the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations will stand the group in good stead for the future. Amajita were crowned champions of Africa last weekend after beating Morocco 1-0 in the final played in Cairo, Egypt. All but one in the squad play their football for SA Premier… Continue reading Bafana Coach Hugo Broos’s Message to Amajita
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
Don’t Write off Bafana Star Percy Tau — Yet
If social media reactions are anything to go by, Percy Tau’s best days are behind him. Tau, 30, was a shadow of himself in Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 win against Lesotho on 21 March, and four days later, in the 2-0 victory against Benin, he didn’t fare any better either. Against Benin, Tau marked his 50th… Continue reading Don’t Write off Bafana Star Percy Tau — Yet