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Orlando Pirates midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi

Tito not shocked by AFCON omission

Orlando Pirates playmaker Patrick “Tito” Maswanganyi says he never allowed himself to expect a Bafana Bafana call-up for this month’s AFCON in Morocco.

Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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