The South African Football Association (SAFA) is set to name a successor to Hugo Broos on Saturday, 8 August 2026, following the conclusion of the Belgian coach’s five-year tenure on 31 July 2026. The appointment comes as the national governing body navigates a highly charged political atmosphere ahead of its...
Bafana Bafana returned to South Africa on the morning of Thursday, 2 July 2026, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from supporters and government officials at OR Tambo International Airport. The squad touched down following their historic campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they reached the knockout stages of the...
South Africa’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heart-breaking conclusion on Saturday after a 1-0 defeat to Canada in the Round of 32 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles. The decisive moment arrived in the 92nd minute when Stephen Eustáquio found the back of the...
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has proposed a performance-based incentive scheme offering the national football team, Bafana Bafana, R5 million for every match won during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The initiative is intended to bolster team performance as the squad competes for a spot in...
Orlando Pirates defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has urged Bafana Bafana supporters to maintain faith in the national team’s qualification prospects following a recent setback in their campaign. Speaking to the media on 14 June 2026, the experienced player insisted that the squad remains firmly in contention to reach the tournament despite...
Former Stellenbosch FC defender Wayde Jooste has urged South African football fans to maintain patience with the national team, Bafana Bafana, following recent mixed results in international competition. Jooste, who concluded his tenure with the Cape Winelands club in May 2026, emphasised that building a cohesive side capable of consistent...
Bafana Bafana’s rescheduled friendly match against Jamaica took place behind closed doors on Saturday, 6 June 2026, at Hidalgo Stadium in Pachuca, Mexico, following a delayed arrival that forced organisers to move the fixture. The South African national football team used the match as their last preparation before facing hosts...
Bafana Bafana will compete for a share of FIFA’s record $871 million (approximately R16.5 billion) prize pool at the 2026 World Cup after qualifying for the tournament for the first time since 2010. The event, which kicks off on 11 June 2026 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, guarantees...
Bafana Bafana enter familiar but unforgiving territory as they prepare for a decisive Group B encounter against neighbours Zimbabwe at Stade de Marrakech, knowing that any slip could bring their Africa Cup of Nations campaign to an abrupt halt. Kick off is scheduled for 6pm, with qualification for the last...
Bafana Bafana’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has left South Africa walking a perilous path in Group B, with qualification now resting on a decisive final clash against neighbours Zimbabwe. Played in Agadir, Morocco, the encounter was tense, fractious, and ultimately defined by...
Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter between South Africa and Egypt is far more than a routine group stage fixture, it is the latest chapter in a rivalry that has grown steadily since South Africa’s return to international football. The two nations, positioned at opposite ends of the...
