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Helman Mkhalele: FIFA’s questionable move shows blatant disregard for Africa

Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele has voiced strong frustration with FIFA’s ruling that clubs may hold on to players until six days before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament kicks off.

09 Dec 2025

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Shaun Bartlett lays down 2026 FIFA World Cup gauntlet for Mohau Nkota

Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett has set a challenge for current attacker Mohau Nkota to emulate him and score a brace at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

07 Dec 2025

Adnan Beganovic: Puso Dithejane can still win Hugo Broos over

TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic has urged attacker Puso Dithejane to raise his levels if he wants to force his way back into Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos’ plans.

07 Dec 2025

Ronwen Williams during the South Africa men's national soccer team training session and press conference at DHL Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bafana skipper says facing Mexico in the opener provides perfect World Cup stimulus

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says facing host nation Mexico in the opening match of next year’s FIFA World Cup is exactly the kind of energy the team needs heading into the tournament.

06 Dec 2025

Bafana Bafana to relive 2010 magic as they open 2026 World Cup against Mexico

Bafana Bafana will relive a famous chapter of South African football history when they open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca on 11 June.

05 Dec 2025

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Gordon Igesund warns against facing Mexico ahead of World Cup draw

Former Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says Bafana Bafana should not even dream of being paired with Mexico for the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the draw for the group stage set to take place this evening in Washington.

05 Dec 2025