Pitso Mosimane should be the next Bafana Bafana head coach, so says South Africa’s sports minister, Gayton McKenzie. McKenzie was speaking to SABC Sport at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday morning when the national team arrived home from the United States of America (USA), where they participated in the FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana reached the last 32 round with Belgian Hugo Broos in charge, but he has hinted that he is retiring after the tournament, igniting debate about…

South Africa sports minister Gayton McKenzie says Bafana Bafana deserve some credit following their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mckenzie’s statement comes a day after Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Canada in the round of 32 of the ongoing tournament in North America. However, he notes that more should be done to discover the hidden talent across the country, to produce a better squad in future. “It is with enormous pride and a heart full of gratitude that…

Bafana Bafana picked up two red cards and five yellow cards during the FIFA World Cup, which cost approximately R1.5 million. Prior to the 2026 edition, the world football governing body FIFA introduced monetary sanctions for yellow and red cards. FIFA confirmed that a yellow card carries a fine of $10, 000, an indirect red-card (dismissal due to two yellow cards) $15, 000 and a straight red-card costing the association $20, 000. In the opening match against Mexico on 11…

Bafana Bafana bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a heartbreaking stoppage-time 1-0 defeat to tournament co-hosts Canada in a Last 32 match played at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Stephen Eustáquio broke South African hearts when he powered Canada to the Last 16 of the global tournament following his goal scored in the 92nd minute. The Canadians will now face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the next round. “We are disappointed because we wanted to…

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is confident Bafana Bafana can reach the Last 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup. The nation will pin its hopes on Hugo Broos and his men against Canada on Sunday evening. The match takes place in Los Angeles, USA and will kick off at 9 PM South African time. “Bafana Bafana will put our whole country and our entire nation on the global map once again,” said Ramaphosa to the SABC. “But this time…

Bafana Bafana have reached the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history after group stage exits in 1998, 2002 and 2010. Hugo Broos’s men beat South Korea 1-0 at the Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, in the early hours of Thursday morning to finish as the runners-up in Group A and progress to the Round of 32. Bafana Bafana will take on Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles, USA, for a place in the Last 16…

Former Bafana Bafana coach Dr Pitso Mosimane says the national team must play with “courage” against South Korea on Thursday morning (3 AM South African time). It is a must-win match for Bafana Bafana, who are at the bottom of Group A with one point. “As Bafana Bafana proudly carry the hopes of a nation onto the global stage, we salute their dedication and commitment to representing South Africa with pride,” says Mosimane. “Wishing the team and technical staff all…

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo Sithole says the team will leave everything on the pitch when they take on South Korea in the early hours of Thursday morning. The clash in Monterrey, Mexico, will kick off at 3 AM South African time, with both sides eyeing a place in the Round of 32. “We are playing against a very good side. We know their qualities, we know how they play, because we did our analysis, and I think, as the coach…

South Africa and Czech Republic drew 1-1 at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday, with Teboho Mokoena’s spot-kick wiping out Michal Sadilek’s early goal at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The result left the sides on one point apiece in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Miroslav Koubek called for a “fast start” and his men responded. Adam Hlozek crossed from the right, and Alexandr Sojka’s canny, first-time touch released Sadilek, who lashed it past Ronwen Williams. Hugo Broos introduced…

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, has concluded the final phase of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fan Competition. South Africa is sending 19 supporters to Mexico, where they will attend the Bafana Bafana match against South Korea in Monterrey on Thursday, 25 June. The following supporters achieved the highest scores in the competition and have been selected to represent their respective PSL clubs: No entries were received from…