Bafana Star Set To Become A Free Agent

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After six years plying his trade for French Ligue 1 outfit RC Strasbourg, Bafana Bafana striker Lebogang Mothiba has left the club, with his current contract set to expire on June 30. The 28-year-old lanky marksman, who hails from Johannesburg, joined Strasbourg from fellow French side LOSC Lille in 2022 and went on to feature in 96 games across all competitions, scoring 20 goals and providing six assists. He also won the French League Cup when they edged out Lebo Phiri’s former side EA Guingamp 4-1 on penalties after the final had ended in a dull goalless draw. Mothiba has

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Broos – Why I Called Up Pirates Starlet Mofokeng

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he named Orlando Pirates sensation Relebohile Mofokeng in his 23-man squad that will face Nigeria and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in June. Broos announced the full squad on Thursday afternoon, and there were a few new faces including the Pirates starlet. This comes a few days after the 19-year-old was nominated for the DStv Premiership Young Player of the Season award after a stellar season with the Buccaneers. Mofokeng played 37 matches in all competitions, scoring four goals, and contributed six assists. His performance didn’t go unnoticed by

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Broos Explains Mabasa Snub Despite Golden Boot Win

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why red-hot Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa was snubbed for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe next month. Bafana face the Super Eagles in Uyo on Friday, June 7, and the Warriors on Tuesday, June 11, at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein as they attempt to make the 2026 global event. Mabasa finished the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season as the top goal scorer with 16 goals but failed to make the cut in the 23-man squad. Instead, Broos opted for Iqraam Rayners, Oswin Appollis, Themba Zwane

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Mokwena – Lorch Will Not Play Nedbank Cup Final

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena has confirmed that Thembinkosi Lorch will not feature in the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates on Saturday. The two sides meet at Mbombela Stadium this weekend but the former Pirates star who joined Sundowns on January deadline-day won’t be involved. Lorch was embroiled in controversy in the last week after going on a live video on his own social media platform, pictured in what many deemed as an “unprofessional situation”. Mokwena stated he was left disappointed by Lorch and that he called him in tears to apologise about his behaviour, and he’s now

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Broos Explains Why Foster Returns To Bafana Squad

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After announcing his 23-man squad, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has given clarity on the return of English-based striker Lyle Foster. Foster, 23, missed the 2023 African Cup Of Nations in Ivory Coast earlier this year and the two World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda, with his club Burnley FC citing mental health issues. Coach Broos has since broken the silence on why the former Orlando Pirates youth product was not on the plane for the continental showpiece in Ivory Coast, but returned to his latest squad. “His health problem is solved, that was the problem,” coach Broos

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13 Players Dropped From Bafana

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After Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, here are the 13 players he cut from his selection. Broos, who guided South Africa to their first medal at the Africa Cup of Nations since 2002, had used an experimental squad in the previous international break, but has now returned to more of his regulars. However, he’s made seven changes in comparison to his AFCON squad, with Siyabonga Ngezana, Relebohile Mofokeng and returnee Lyle Foster the standout new faces. But he’s also had to cut several players from his preliminary list, with

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Broos Names Final Bafana Squad

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Broos had initially confirmed a 36-man preliminary squad, which included a few new names, with Thabo Moloisane, Devin Titus and Relebohile Mofokeng receiving their first call-ups, but only the latter made the final selection. Burnley striker Lyle Foster has also returned for the first time since his absence from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations squad. Bafana will face the Super Eagles on June 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo before hosting the Warriors

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Shalulile On CR7 Inspiration After Difficult Spell

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Namibia striker Peter Shalulile said Cristiano Ronaldo has been a source of inspiration for him during a difficult spell in front of goals. The 30-year-old who is closing on the Premier Soccer League (PSL) all-time scoring record is arguably one of the first imports in the country’s history. But the 2023/24 season has brought a new challenge to the player who secured three Golden Boots already as he went without a goal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the Brave Warriors and a spell of four months without a league goal for Sundowns. However, ahead

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Ex-Chiefs Star Involved In Betting Scandal – Report

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Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Kearyn Baccus has reportedly been involved in match-fixing scandal in Australia and had to appear in court on Thursday. According to Associated Press, Baccus is facing charges relating to an illegal betting plot to receive yellow cards during A-League matches in return for payment. Reports state that the 32-year-old was arrested on May 17 along with team captain Ulises Davila and teammate Clayton Lewis. The trio, though, were granted bail and were suspended by Football Australia under its code of conduct regulations. It is alleged that Baccus’ Macarthur teammate Davila was paying him and Lewis to

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