2025 AFCON

Former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo

SAFPU President rallies the squad as AFCON mission looms

Newly elected South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) President Thulani Hlatshwayo says the bar has been set high at Bafana Bafana, and the biggest expectation from this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is for the team to go a step higher.

Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos during the South Africa national men's soccer team squad announcement at SABC Studios on March 13, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Experience the key factor as Hugo Broos backs Bafana Bafana against Angola

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says his team has been through some difficult challenges in the past and believes that they have got all the experience to upstage Angola in their opening Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B clash on Monday.

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How to watch every thrilling moment of the 2025 African Cup of Nations on SABC

SABC Sport is proud to bring you all 52 AFCON matches live from 21 December to 18 January on SABC 2, SABC Sport, SABC Plus and your favourite SABC radio stations.

Dr Thulani Ngwenya of SAFA during the South African national soccer team press conference at FNB Conference Centre on November 04, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Clean bill of health for Bafana Bafana before the AFCON, as Dr Ngwenya updates on Appollis

South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Thulani Ngwenya has assured the nation that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is taking an injury-free team to Morocco, ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kickoff this weekend.

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Who are the favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations?

Bafana Bafana head to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, when the continental competition kicks off in Morocco from Sunday, December 21.

Zimbabwe coach Mario Marinica

Fuelled by support, Zimbabwe aim to prove doubters wrong at AFCON

Zimbabwe coach Mario Marinica has provided a detailed update on the Warriors’ preparations ahead of their AFCON opener against Egypt.