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Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen during the Nedbank Cup Last 32 Draw at Nedbank Auditorium on January 15, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa

Petersen unfazed by Bafana Bafana talk, doubles down on delivering for his club

In-form Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen has reiterated that his focus is to continue to perform consistently well for his club and then the elusive Bafana Bafana call-up can come.

SA president Cyril Ramaphosa and France football legend Marcel Desailly

Marcel Desailly warns FIFA World Cup rivals not to rule Bafana out

French football legend and FIFA ambassador Marcel Desailly believes that, while Bafana Bafana are not expected to go all the way at the World Cup, they should not be dismissed as a potential surprise package.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Simphiwe Tshabalala Bafana Bafana Legend at FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour at the Union Buildings on January 30, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Shabba’s goal still opening doors 16 years on

Former Bafana Bafana winger Siphiwe Tshabalala has reflected on his recent trip to Mexico as a FIFA legend – an initiative aimed at building excitement ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the Americas later this year.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Bafana Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams at the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour at the Union Buildings

World Cup reality hits home for Bafana skipper after Ramaphosa interaction

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the reality of the FIFA World Cup has truly set in after taking part in the trophy tour and receiving a message of support from President Cyril Ramaphosa this week.

Tshepang Moremi during the Orlando Pirates media open day at Rand Stadium on January 28, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tshepang Moremi insists the AFCON is at a different level than the local game

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates attacker Tshepang Moremi has shared his lessons from the recent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, saying physical strength was a major difference.

Aubrey Modiba of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Nedbank Cup Last 32 Draw at Nedbank Auditorium on January 15, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Aubrey Modiba admits being blind sided by Monnapule Saleng capture

Mamelodi Sundowns wingback Aubrey Modiba has admitted to being caught off guard by the club's signing of former Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng.

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