Broos Offers Clarity On Zwane Role After Recall

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has provided insight into the recall of influential playmaker Themba Zwane who last featured for the country in 2024. Zwane has been named in the final 23-man squad that will face Panama in two games in Durban and Cape Town on 27 and 31 March as preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having overcome a serious Achilles injury suffered against Congo Brazzaville nearly two years ago, he suffered another injury which ruled him out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. But he’s now made 16 appearances for Sundowns this season – leading

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Benadie Reveals Hunt’s Contract Length

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Stellenbosch FC CEO Rob Benadie has confirmed the contract length of Gavin Hunt, who was appointed following Steve Barker’s departure. The four-time PSL-winning couch took over as head coach after Barker joined Simba SC. He has since led the team in 13 matches across all competitions, recording four wins, five draws, and four defeats. Benadie revealed that Hunt is on a short-term deal running until the end of the season, after which both parties will discuss the future. He added that the club is satisfied with Hunt’s start and will assess the situation at season’s end. “Gavin’s initial contract is

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Broos Critical Of CAF After Senegal Stripped Of AFCON

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revisited the Teboho Mokoena saga after the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Board, to declare Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions. South Africa was eliminated at the last-16 of the AFCON, in which Senegal was crowned champions after beating hosts Morocco in a controversial final at the Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat. The game was halted for close to 17 minutes after a series of events, which saw the Lions of Teranga head coach Pape Thiaw call his players off the pitch, after a goal was disallowed and

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Cardoso Makes Admission About Mokoena’s Early Season Form

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has made an admission about Teboho Mokoena’s early season struggles, explaining what was the reason behind it. The Bafana Bafana midfielder came off the bench and scored a brace to help the Brazilians pick up maximum points with a 3-1 victory over Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership on Tuesday. Mokoena had started on the bench with Cardoso resting him ahead of the CAF Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Stade Malien away on Sunday. Cardoso said Mokoena was struggling somewhat early in the season due to fatigue he had accumulated from the previous campaign.

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Dladla On Where Chiefs Have Been ‘Unfortunate’

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Durban City interim coach Pitso Dladla has pointed out where Kaizer Chiefs have been “unfortunate”, as the team has come under fire after losing four games in a row.  The KZN side were beaten 1-0 by Amakhosi in a Betway Premiership match last Sunday at FNB Stadium, with the Soweto giants getting back to winning ways. This defeat brought an end to a six-match unbeaten run for the Citizens across all competitions and marked Dladla’s first loss since taking over on an interim basis. After the match, Dladla said Chiefs have been unpredictable in terms of team selection, as they

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Bafana Coach Explains Nkota Omission

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why Mohau Nkota was left out of the final squad set to face Panama national football team. South Africa will play Panama in two international friendlies as part of preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Nkota’s omission came as a surprise, given his importance to the team in recent months.  However, Broos revealed that the 21-year-old is currently going through a difficult period following the passing of his father and needs time with his family.  He also noted that Nkota has recently lost his place

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New Bafana & Banyana Away Kits Unveiled

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adidas in partnership with SAFA have proudly unveiled the official 2026/2027 Away jerseys for both the men’s and women’s senior national teams. The sparking new Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana kit will be the away jersey which accompanies the home jersey which was unveiled on 3 March 2026. The German sports apparel company made a return since 2010 after taking over from LeCoq Sportive. SAFA and adidas made the announcement on Friday morning via released statement. “Today, adidas in partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA), proudly unveil the official 2026/2027 Away jerseys for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana

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Mokwena – Why I Left MC Alger

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New Al-Ittihad SC head coach Rulani Mokwena has explained the reasons for his departure from MC Alger, saying there were a lot of things to consider. Mokwena parterd ways with the Algerian side late last week after eight months in charge and left the side in top spot on the Algerian League 1 table with 46 points in 20 matches. They lead their nearest rivals JS Saoura who have played three more matches by six points. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad AC coach said it was important for him and his technical team to leave Alger in a good

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Broos Makes Strong Mofokeng Claim

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has insisted he will not play Relebohile Mofokeng on the wing anymore, but rather sees him as a number 10. Mofokeng, 21, has made 10 appearances for Bafana so far, but most of them coming on the left wing. However, after his club coach Abdeslam Ouaddou recently switched him more often in the number 10 role, Broos admitted he will do the same, as he feels the Pirates star doesn’t have the qualities “to be a good winger”. “He’s not a winger, Rele is not a winger,” he told reporters. “I will see now

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