Broos Makes Key Confirmation About Final Bafana WC Squad

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that he is close to finalising his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  With the tournament set to take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada between June and July, South Africa is stepping up their preparations. The team faces Panama in their second friendly on Tuesday at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, following a 1-1 draw in Durban last Friday. Broos stated that around 70% to 75% of his squad is already decided, although he cautioned that changes could still occur if players lose form at club level or suffer

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Teko Shares Strong View On Mbule’s Career Situation

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Mamelodi Sundowns legend Teko Modise believes Sipho Mbule remains a player with immense untapped ability, describing him as someone who is still “bubbling under potential” and yet to fully reach the heights expected of him.  Over the years, Mbule’s career has been a mixture of praise and criticism, with much of it stemming from his off-field challenges, which at times have impacted his performances on the pitch. This season, following his move to Orlando Pirates from Mamelodi Sundowns, there were clear signs that Mbule was beginning to rediscover his form and rebuild momentum in his career.  However, inconsistency and an

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Junior Makes Mofokeng Plea To Broos

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has made a plea to Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to trust Relebohile Mofokeng ahead of what he called an ‘unfit’ Themba Zwane. Khanye’s comments follow the first international friendly between Bafana and Panama last Friday in Durban which ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Zwane started the match, lasted 60 minutes and was replaced by the Orlando Pirates attacker. Khanye argues that Mshishi’ s quality is unquestionable however his recent form and how he’s been used at Mamelodi Sundowns suggest someone else should be ahead of him in the national team. The former Kaizer Chiefs

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Williams – Why Broos Will Have Goalkeepers’ Headache

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Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams believes the rise of in-form goalkeepers in South African football has given head coach Hugo Broos a welcome selection dilemma ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Williams was responding to questions about new call-up Renaldo Leaner, who joined the squad after Sipho Chaine was left out. The skipper noted that the country no longer faces a shortage of quality goalkeepers, a concern that had been raised in previous years.  He added that the growing competition is pushing those in the national team to constantly raise their standards. “There’s so many goalkeepers that are

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Benni’s Kenya Secure Win

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Benni McCarthy’s Kenya picked up a 3-0 win over Grenada in the 2026 FIFA Series on Monday. The FIFA Series brings together national teams from the different confederations that would not normally compete against one another. Kenya are taking part in a FIFA Series hosted by Rwanda, having lost their first match against Estonia 5-4 on penalties on Friday after the game had ended 1-1 inside 90 minutes. The 127th-ranked European minnows progressed to the final of the Series, facing Rwanda, who had beaten Grenada 4-0. Meanwhile, the Harambee Stars and Grenada, who are 164th in the FIFA ranking, faced

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Official: Steenbok Lands New PSL Club

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Former Technical Director of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Walter Steenbok, has made a sensational return to football in the Premier Soccer League. Steenbok resigned from his post in February 2025 having been appointed in September 2022. The former TD prioritised youth football and women’s football while also introducing coaching programmes and pushing for coaches to level up in terms of badges across the leagues in his tenure. Steenbok, who has been linked with Siwelele FC and Chippa United in recent months, has been unveiled as new Director of Football Strategy by Babina Noko. “Sekhukhune United F.C. is pleased

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Broos Gives Bafana Injury Update

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that he will have a full 23-man squad available for Tuesday’s match against Panama. Bafana were held to 1-1 draw by the Central American side at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban last week. They will now battle again at a sold-out DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday, with Broos revealing there have been no injuries setbacks ahead of the second tie. “I can tell you that the 23 players are available for the game tomorrow, so no injuries, no sicknesses. Nothing,” Broos stated on Monday. Broos also stated he was happy with

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CAF To Expand AFCON To 28 Teams, Pledges Sweeping Reforms After Final Controversy

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CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will be expanded to 28 teams, up from the current 24, while also confirming that the governing body is implementing significant changes to its statutes and regulations following the controversial final of Morocco 2025. The expansion announcement came at a press conference following an executive committee meeting on Sunday, with Motsepe describing it as evidence of CAF’s “commitment to world-class football with the best African players from all over the world returning to compete on the continent.” No details were provided on how the format will accommodate

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Pirates Star Features In Historic Win For New Zealand

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Orlando Pirates forward Andre de Jong was in action for New Zealand as they thrashed Chile 4-1 at Eden Park in Auckland as they continue their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Oceanic giants, who are 85th in the current FIFA rankings, took on the South Americans who are 30 places higher and took them to the sword in an impressive display with experienced duo Michael Boxall and Chris Wood out – due to injury. With the Nottingham Forest star, and All Whites captain being ruled out, Kosta Barbarouses and Callum McCowatt earned starts up front while de

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