Broos Bewildered By Nicaragua

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Hugo Broos insisted he was satisfied with Bafana Bafana‘s display despite being held to a goalless draw by Nicaragua, admitting the result fell short of expectations but pointing to the circumstances as context. “It will surprise you a bit when I say I’m happy with the performance of the team, even though the result was not what we expected,” the Belgian coach said. Broos was visibly frustrated by Nicaragua’s approach, criticising the Central Americans for offering nothing in an attacking sense and simply sitting deep and playing long. “It was a very difficult game, against a very, very negative opponent

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Downs Crowned Champions With Comeback Win

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Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned inaugural RedBull Diski Last Namba champions after rallying from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3-1 at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Friday night. With majority of their players away on national duty with Bafana Bafana, Miguel Cardoso opted to hand starts to young talents like Thato Sibiya, Malibongwe Khoza and Bennett Mokoena starting berths. The home side got off to a firing start as youngster Bennett Mokoena tested the keeper from distance early on. In the ninth minute, Kutlwano Letlhaku then delivered a teasing ball into the box, but it was cleared by the Leipzig defence. The

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Bafana Play To Goalless Draw With Lowly Nicaragua

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South Africa played to a goalless stalemate with 131st-ranked Nicaragua in their final game before leaving for North America for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a much-changed line-up that saw Olwethu Makhanya make his debut alongside Ime Okon, in his third cap – head coach Hugo Broos opted for an experimental XI. ALSO READ: Bafana Starting XI vs Nicaragua AnnouncedBroos Defends Decision To Take 32 Players To Farewell Dinner And it proved a first half to forget for the home side at the Orlando Amstel Arena where 17000+ turned up on an icy Friday night eSgodini. Lyle Foster

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Sundowns & Leipzig Starting XIs Announced

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Mamelodi Sundowns and Bundesliga side RB Leipzig have confirmed their starting lineups for this evening’s friendly match at Lucas Moripe Stadium. Fresh from lifting the CAF Champions League trophy, Sundowns is already starting their preparations for the 2026/27 season with high profile friendly against Leipzig. Masandawana had a great season after finally landing the CAF Champions League trophy beating AS FAR by 2-1 on aggregate. The Tshwane giants didn’t have much time to rest as they’ve been on road to celebrate the CAFCL. Miguel Cardoso has been forced to make changes in his team as Ronwen Williams, Khulumani Ndamane, Khuliso

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RB Leipzig Star Wary Of Sundowns Threat

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RB Leipzig Brazilian star forward Rômulo admits they are wary of the challenge the newly crowned African Champions Mamelodi Sundowns will present this evening at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Staidum. When Die Rotten Bullen touched down in South Africa for their pre-season friendly against Mamelodi Sundowns today, one player has been feeling particularly at ease. Rômulo, the 24-year-old Brazilian centre-forward who has been one of the quiet revelations of the Bundesliga’s past season, has taken to the Southern African environment like a natural. “It’s been a nice time, we’ve enjoyed a lot, had fun with the fans – I think it’s

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Bafana Starting XI vs Nicaragua Announced

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Bafana Bafana‘s starting lineup for their friendly international warm-up match against Nicaragua at Orlando Amstel Arena has been announced. With 13 days before the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, USA and Canada. Bafana Bafana host Nicaragua in what is a last match on South African soil before jetting off to the North America. Bafana will play their first FIFA World Cup since 2010 when they hosted the biggest football tournament in the world. Hugo Broos named his 26-man squad and the send-off by the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has been done. South Africa will open

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‘Only We Know How Difficult It’s Been’ – Williams

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Ronwen Williams has spoken of the immense pride and relief washing over Mamelodi Sundowns after their CAF Champions League triumph, describing the journey to their second continental crown as one that tested the character of every person associated with the club. Sundowns were crowned Kings of Africa after overcoming ASFAR 2-1 on aggregate, with the second leg in Rabat ending 1-1, combining with their 1-0 first-leg win in Tshwane to clinch the title, their second CAF Champions League triumph and first since 2016. For Williams, the emotion of the moment ran far deeper than one night in Morocco. It was

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Du Preez Reflects On His 2025/26 Season

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Kaizer Chiefs attacker Ashley Du Preez has reflected on a difficult 2025/26 campaign that did not pan out the way he had hoped. The 28-year-old saw limited game time this season, making just 12 appearances across all competitions.  Of those matches, he started only six times, registering a single assist along the way. At times during the campaign, the forward faced heavy criticism for missing clear-cut chances in both domestic competitions and the CAF Confederation Cup. Du Preez admitted it was a season he never “imagined” having, but acknowledged it was perhaps a necessary test that helped him grow as

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Sundowns Make Decision On Zwane’s Future

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Newly-crowned CAF Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns have extended veteran captain Themba Zwane’s stay for another season, the club confirmed on Friday. Zwane, 36, has been instrumental in Sundowns’ success over the past seasons as they claimed eight successive Betway Premiership titles as well as other domestic trophies. Such has been ‘Mshishi’s longevity that he once again played part in the club’s second capture of the CAFCL prize, one of only two players at the club, alongside Denis Onyango, to achieve this feat. The Bafana Bafana international will also be on the plane to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in

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