Banyana Learn WAFCON Opponents

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Banyana Banyana have been draw in Group B for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament to be hosted by Morocco from 17 March-3 April. The 2022 Champions were seeded in the group will face Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania at the continental showpiece. The tournament will for the first time have 16 teams participating with the top four qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Banyana finished in fourth position at the previous WAFCON also held in Morocco. Below is the full WAFCON draw:

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AmaZulu Announce Two More Jan Signings 

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AmaZulu have confirmed the arrival of two new players during the January transfer window as they bolster their squad ahead of the second round of the 2025/26 season.  Usuthu have completed the signings of Luyolo Slatsha from Cape Town City and Brazilian-born Gustavo Lopes, who joins as a free agent.  The pair link up with Arthur Zwane’s side as preparations continue for the return of Betway Premiership action later this month. Expressing his excitement about the move, Slatsha said, “It’s been a very welcoming environment so far. It’s an open space where the relationship between the coaches and players is

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Chicago Coach – Why We Signed Mbokazi & Dithejane

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Chicago Fire head coach and director of football Gregg Berhalter has explained having Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane together in a new environment will help the two players settle in quickly.  Speaking to journalists, Berhalter praised the quality of Mbekezeli Mbokazi, saying the defender is capable of handling top-level players.  He added that the focus now is on helping Mbokazi adapt to the league and preparing him for the upcoming FIFA World Cup after Bafana Bafana’s qualification. “He’s a player that has high potential, he’s shown that he can deal with some top players and play at the highest stage,”

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Mngqithi Makes Bold Broos Claim Over AFCON

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Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has made a bold assessment of Hugo Broos following Bafana Bafana’s early AFCON exit. South Africa came back home after they were knocked out of the continental tournament in the Round of 16 by Cameroon. Despite winning two group-stage matches and losing only once, many were unconvinced by Bafana’s performances. Criticism also followed Broos’ tactical approach against Cameroon, where he deployed a 3-4-3 formation in the defeat. Mngqithi believes Broos was not as focused at this tournament as he was in the previous edition, when he guided the team to a bronze medal.  He stated

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Nabi Misses Out On Job With African Giants

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Former Inter Milan midfielder Sabri Lamouchi has been appointed as the Tunisia head coach, a role previously linked to former Kaizer Chiefs mentor Nasreddine Nabi. Tunisian coach Nabi left Amakhosi earlier this season and has been without a club for a few months.  He was reportedly a leading candidate for the Carthage Eagles job after former coach Sami Trabelsi was dismissed a day following Tunisia’s Round of 16 exit to Mali at the 2025 AFCON. Other coaches reportedly linked to the role included Mouin Chaâbani, Maher Kanzari, Nabil Kouki, Khaled Ben Yahia, Hussein Ammouta, Franck Haise, Thierry Henry, and Patrick

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Doc On Sadio Mane Role For Senegal

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Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has applauded the role played Senegalese forward Sadio Mane in his national team. Mane, 33, fired a 78th minute strike on Wednesday night to send the Lions of Taranga into the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final where they will square off with the host nation for continental dominance. The former Liverpool man has played in all of his country’s matches at the tournament and has three assists and two goals, one coming in the crucial semi-final against Egypt. Khumalo said he expected that Mane would play an important role in the match and that

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Brugge Coach Comments on Campbell’s Red Card

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Club Brugge head coach Ivan Leko has spoken out about the recent red card shown to Bafana Bafana starlet Shandre Campbell. The 20-year-old received his marching orders for a violent conduct during their defeat at the hands of Sporting Charleroi in the Crocky Cup on Tuesday night. It was Campbell’s first appearance since returning from AFCON, following Bafana Bafana’s Round of 16 exit. He played just five minutes before being shown a red card after an opponent held him, prompting a violent retaliation. Club Brugge coach Leko said he “didn’t see” the incident involving Campbell that led to the red

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Banyana Legend On Moving Abroad

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Former Banyana Banyana captain Janine Van Wyk has expressed being excited about her new adventure in Europe. Van Wyk took up an assistant coach post at Kristianstad DFF in Sweden after leading the side she co-founded to a second-place finish in the Hollywoodbets Super League last season. The all-time most capped African player (both men and women) told iDiski Times journalist Lethabo Kganyago that she’s looking forward to making a meaningful contribution at her new side. “I’m excited for a new challenge and a chance to grow even more as a coach,” Van Wyk told iDiski Times. “I’m looking forward

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Broos Comments On Magidigidi’s Belgium Move

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has applauded Amajita striker Siviwe Magidigidi’s decision to leave South African shores for pastures green in Europe. The 20-year-old Siwelele FC striker is set to complete his move to Belgian First Division outfit K. Beerschot V.A. in the coming days after the player expressed his desire to fulfil his dream of playing overseas. His move was initially blocked by the club in December 2025, but negotiations were re-opened after Beerschot came back with an improved bid. The 73-year-old Belgian tactician was full of praise for the South African national U20 forward who is said

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