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Bafana Bafana utility player Thapelo Morena

Morena stresses composure in finishing for Bafana’s crucial tie against Rwanda

Bafana Bafana utility player Thapelo Morena has admitted that anxiety kicked in and was their downfall on Friday when they were held to a goalless draw by Zimbabwe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees

Jubilant Nees hails Warriors’ fighting spirit after denting Bafana’s World Cup hopes

Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees was in a jubilant mood after watching his team hold Bafana Bafana to a goalless draw, effectively denting South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos during the South Africa national men's soccer team squad announcement at SABC Studios on March 13, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Disheartened Broos admits setback in World Cup qualification race but still clings to hope

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has conceded for the first time that it’s no longer in their hands to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup after they failed to beat Zimbabwe at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium last night.

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Bafana Bafana held to goalless draw by 10-man Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifier

South Africa's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a major setback on Friday night as they were held to a frustrating 0–0 draw by ten-man Zimbabwe in a tense qualifier.

Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees

Zimbabwe focus not on spoiling Bafana Bafana party - Michael Nees

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees says their main priority today is not to spoil anyone’s party but to produce a good result for their nation’s pride.

Bafana Bafana line up for 2026 FIFA World Cup against Nigeria

Nkota stresses focus as Bafana close in on World Cup dream

Bafana Bafana have safely arrived in Durban ahead of their crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe tomorrow evening, and Saudi-based attacker Mohau Nkota says the team is in desperate need of goals to reclaim top spot in the group.

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