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Thomas Christiansen during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Panama at DHL Stadium on March 31, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Panama gain valuable test against South Africa ahead of World Cup

Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen says he is still weighing up his strongest possible starting eleven ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, but believes the recent tour to South Africa has provided valuable insight into his squad depth and overall balance.

Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa singing the national anthem during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Panama at DHL Stadium on March 31, 2026 in Cape Town, South

Bafana Bafana undone by missed opportunities and defensive lapses

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes his side produced a competitive performance despite going down 2-1 to Panama in their second international friendly.

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Mbekezeli Mbokazi scores stunner but Bafana Bafana go down to Panama in Cape Town

Bafana Bafana will have work to do before heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after going down to a 2-1 defeat against Panama at a sold-out DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Ime Okon during the South African national men's soccer team press conference at Southern Sun Pretoria on March 23, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Ime Okon reflects on Hugo Broos debut as World Cup race heats up

Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon says he felt comfortable in his first appearance under coach Hugo Broos during Friday’s 1-1 draw against Panama in Durban.

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Hugo Broos to stick with core as Bafana face Panama again

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he will make minimal changes for the second international friendly against Panama in Cape Town.

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Brian Baloyi

No room to sulk on the bench - Brian Baloyi

Bafana Bafana legend Brian Baloyi says, despite only having 24 international caps, some of his best years of football will always be with the national team, owing to the quality of goalkeepers he was up against.