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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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FIFA Friendlies wrap - Morocco beat Paraguay as Zambia are undone by Argentina

Morocco record impressive win over Paraguay, Ivory Coast beat Scotland and Zambia are undone by Argentina, in international friendly matches on Tuesday.

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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.

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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.

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Missed chances cost Bafana Bafana in friendly draw with Panama

Bafana Bafana were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw by Panama in a friendly international at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday.

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