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Themba Zwane’s World Cup call-up set to pave way for Downs contract

SABC Sport has been led to believe that Themba Zwane's inclusion in Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup squad could strengthen his case for a new contract at Mamelodi Sundowns.

29 May 2026

Bafana Bafana Head coach Hugo Broos at Press Conference following World Cup squad announcement

Hugo Broos clarifies Brandon Petersen’s omission from the World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained that not having spent enough time, leading to a lack of integration, was one of the biggest decisions that led to him dropping goalkeeper Brandon Petersen from the 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound squad.

28 May 2026

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.

The injury that crushed Morena’s World Cup dream, a defining challenge for Dr Ngwenya

South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Thulani Ngwenya has described the injuries affecting the Mamelodi Sundowns duo of Aubrey Modiba and Thapelo Morena, ahead of Bafana Bafana’s final squad announcement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the biggest test of his football career.

28 May 2026

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

Two upcapped players make Bafana Bafana 26-man FIFA World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has made the final call on his 26-man squad headed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

27 May 2026

Bafana Bafana during FIFA World Cup send-off event at Standard Bank offices

Hugo Broos salutes Bafana Bafana support staff ahead of World Cup

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says the success of the national team should not be attributed to him alone but on his entire technical team and players.

27 May 2026