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
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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 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
Bafana Bafana in the Spotlight for the Wrong Reasons
Bafana Bafana’s lead atop Group C could be cut short due to an administrative bungle, and the road to the FIFA 2026 World Cup may not be as smooth. As things stand, Bafana Bafana have a clear five-point lead after beating Benin away on Tuesday, 25 March. This win followed another 2-0 win at home… Continue reading Bafana Bafana in the Spotlight for the Wrong Reasons
Hugo Broos Reasserts his Authority over Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has reminded everyone who’s the boss of the national team, and that is him! The Belgian is preparing Bafana Bafana to face Lesotho in Friday’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo. Broos, however, has also shared his thoughts on player call-up matters. He’s clearly… Continue reading Hugo Broos Reasserts his Authority over Bafana Bafana
Hugo Broos announces final Bafana Bafana squad
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named the 23-man squad to represent South Africa in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Bafana Bafana will host Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on 21 March, before facing Benin away four days later. From the preliminary squad, the Belgian has kept the following players; GOALKEEPERS Romwen Williams [Mamelodi… Continue reading Hugo Broos announces final Bafana Bafana squad
Broos Casts Net Wide, Opts for Young Talent, in Latest Bafana Bafana World Cup Qualifier Squad
Coach Hugo Broos has cast his net wide in the latest Bafana Bafana team. The Belgian has opted for some young talent, opting to pick the likes of defender Khulumani Ndamane (20) from TS Galaxy in the 37-man preliminary squad. TS Galaxy boss Tim Sukazi would be pleased to see Ndamane, alongside club teammate Samukelo… Continue reading Broos Casts Net Wide, Opts for Young Talent, in Latest Bafana Bafana World Cup Qualifier Squad