Most people would agree that the overwhelming favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations are hosts Morocco, defending champions Ivory Coast, and Senegal. The likes of Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, DR Congo, South Africa, Mali, and Cameroon will also fancy their chances. The AFCON will be held in Morocco from Sunday, December 21, 2025,… Continue reading Teboho Mokoena: Beware of the Underdogs!
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Mokoena Joins Bafana Bafana’s Elite Club
Midfield maestro Teboho Mokoena has come a long way in his eight years with South Africa’s senior national team, Bafana Bafana. Few would have noticed when he ran out for his debut against neighbours Botswana in the African Nations Championship [CHAN] qualifier played at the Francistown Stadium on 15 July 2017. Born in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, in… Continue reading Mokoena Joins Bafana Bafana’s Elite Club
Minister of Sport, SAFA President Make Contradicting Statements!
The South African Football Association (SAFA) employee(s) who almost cost Bafana Bafana their FIFA 2026 World Cup spot will face no punishment, according to president Danny Jordaan. You would be forgiven for thinking heads would roll for the grave error, but no, it is business as usual at SAFA House. Bafana Bafana were almost home… Continue reading Minister of Sport, SAFA President Make Contradicting Statements!
Hugo Broos: We Made a Mistake!
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has admitted that it was a “stupid thing” to play midfielder Teboho Mokoena while suspended. The Belgian was speaking after naming the squad to do duty for South Africa in the two remaining matches of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. Bafana Bafana were docked three points… Continue reading Hugo Broos: We Made a Mistake!
SAFA: We Apologise, But We Will Appeal!
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has issued a statement to acknowledge their fault in the fielding of an ineligible player that has cost Bafana Bafana three points in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. FIFA confirmed on Monday that they have docked three points from Bafana Bafana after midfielder Teboho Mokoena was fielded in… Continue reading SAFA: We Apologise, But We Will Appeal!
Breaking: Bafana Bafana Lose Three Points in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has penalised the South African Football Association (SAFA) for having fielded an ineligible player in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The world football governing body confirmed South Africa’s setback in a statement posted on its official website on Monday afternoon. “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football… Continue reading Breaking: Bafana Bafana Lose Three Points in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
FIFA Finally Takes Action Against Bafana Bafana and Mokoena
World football governing body FIFA will investigate the ineligibility issue involving Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena featured in a World Cup Qualifier against Lesotho in March despite being suspended. FIFA regulations state a player who picks up two yellow cards in the qualifiers must serve a one-match suspension. Mokoena picked up his first yellow… Continue reading FIFA Finally Takes Action Against Bafana Bafana and Mokoena
South Africa and Lesotho in Tension-Filled Pre-Match Meeting
Lesotho FA secretary general Mokhosi Mohapi has called out the South African Football Association for being “arrogant” ahead of Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium. Mohapi has been in the news all week for being at the forefront of the matter involving Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. The Lesotho FA have… Continue reading South Africa and Lesotho in Tension-Filled Pre-Match Meeting
Lesotho FA Dares Bafana Bafana to Field Teboho Mokoena
Lesotho’s Football Association has sent a warning to their counterparts, the South African Football Association (SAFA), regarding Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena is once again in the spotlight ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He was fielded in Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 win over Lesotho in March while suspended for accumulating two yellow… Continue reading Lesotho FA Dares Bafana Bafana to Field Teboho Mokoena
Bafana Coach Broos Not Losing Sleep Over Mokoena Saga
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has weighed in on the Teboho Mokoena ineligibility saga, and the Belgian has suggested there is no need for Bafana Bafana to be punished. A dark cloud still hangs over South Africa’s senior national team since midfielder Mokoena took to the field in the 2-0 win over Lesotho in March… Continue reading Bafana Coach Broos Not Losing Sleep Over Mokoena Saga