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Bafana Bafana players walk through uShaka International Airport

Bafana Bafana to camp in Pretoria in the lead up to AFCON

Bafana Bafana’s preparations for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament will include one friendly game here at home in South Africa in early December, before they travel to Morocco.

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Puso Dithejane dreaming big after bold exit from Chiefs

TS Galaxy attacker Puso Dithejane has opened up on his rise from the Kaizer Chiefs academy to one of the PSL’s standout performers, hoping to impress Bafana coach Hugo Broos ahead of the AFCON.

Bafana Bafana centre-back Grant Kekana

Grant Kekana plots Bafana return following injury layoff

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana says he is working tirelessly to rediscover the form that once made him a regular fixture in the Bafana Bafana setup.

Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele

Complications in Helman Mkhalele’s coaching badges for Bafana job explained

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos publicly backed his assistant Helman Mkhalele as his ideal successor following next year’s World Cup, having previously announced that the global showpiece in North America will be his final rodeo as a coach.

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Hugo Broos backs Helman Mkhalele as his ideal successor

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says his assistant, Helman Mkhalele, could be the ideal candidate to succeed him when his time with the national team comes to an end — though he admits the final decision rests with the South African Football Association (SAFA).

CAF president Patrice Motsepe at the 2025 SANEF Annual Fundraiser Gala Dinner in Johannesburg

Patrice Motsepe: South Africa should be a football powerhouse

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reflected on Bafana Bafana’s historic qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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