AFCON QUALIFIERS

Bob Mafoso backs Lesotho to defy ranking against Niger

Lesotho coach sees way forward as AFCON qualification hopes fade

Despite losing their opening two AFCON qualifiers, Lesotho coach Bob Mafoso believes Likuena have a template to follow in the remaining fixtures.

Mosimane flags Eritrea threat as Bafana miss Modiba and Mokoena

Mosimane flags Eritrea threat as Bafana miss Modiba and Mokoena

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has identified Egyptian-based Eritrean striker Ali Suleiman as the player to watch out for when the two teams lock horns at the Al Salam stadium in Cairo later today, in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.

Mosimane pleased with winning start after tough Guinea test

Mosimane pleased with winning start after tough Guinea test

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has welcomed their opening victory in Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, after beating Guinea 2-1 at Orlando Stadium yesterday, but warns that it’s still a long way to go.

Bob Mafoso backs Lesotho to defy ranking against Niger

Bob Mafoso backs Lesotho to defy ranking against Niger

Lesotho coach Bob Mafoso says their low ranking on the continent will not cower them into submission as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign against Niger today.

Proud mentor Sono urges Mosimane to build on Broos’ foundation

Proud mentor Sono urges Mosimane to build on Broos’ foundation

As the newly appointed Bafana Bafana head coach, Pitso Mosimane prepares to name his first preliminary squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, his mentor and South African football legend, Ephraim “Jomo” Sono, has advised him not to make wholesale changes.

Thatayaone Ditlhokwe

Ramoreboli raves about Chiefs star despite lack of game time

Botswana’s interim head coach Morena Ramoreboli has spoken glowingly about defender Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, who is currently struggling for game time at his club Kaizer Chiefs.