Are Bafana Going Backwards? Broos Responds

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has denied that they are regressing under his leadership after a last-16 Africa Cup of Nations exit ion Morocco. After qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and finishing the 2023 AFCON with a bronze medal, there were high hopes for the South African national team heading to North Africa for the winter showpiece. However, the 2-1 exit to Cameroon at Al-Medina Stadium in Rabat has put Broos under the spotlight, with the Belgian coach saying, in his own words, that anything less than bronze again, should be considered failure. In a match were

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Rulani Celebrates Late Win

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Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger celebrated a late win over CS Constantine on Monday. Just three days after drawing 1-1 with Josef Zinnbauer’s JS Kabylie, Mokwena’s side secured a late win. Alger needed to wait until the 96th minute to secure the three points thanks to a 1-0 win. Mokwena’s side extended their lead at the top of the Algerian Ligue 1 to 11 points ahead of Sead Ramovic’s CR Belouizdad. The result also ended Constantine’s four-match winning run, with both teams now having caught up with their catch-up games, too. Alger have 35 points from 14 games, winning 11 league

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Cameroon Coach Revels In Bafana Elimination

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Cameroon head coach David Pagou says beating South Africa needs a mentality of steel as they advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions, the second most successful side in AFCON history with five titles, came into the tournament in disarray, with head coach Marc Brys fired and two separate squads being announced in administrative loggerheads between the FA President and sports ministry. But Pagou has managed to rally his side and lead them to the last eight after a 2-1 win over Bafana Bafana – who by his own admission, the better team

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Mngqithi – What Broos Should’ve Changed Vs Cameroon 

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Golden Arrows head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has pointed out what he felt could have worked for Bafana Bafana in their last 16 round match against Cameroon. Bafana lost 2-1 to the Indomitable Lions in the knockout game at Agdal Medina Stadium on Sunday evening to exit the tournament after wasting numerous chances in the opening minutes of the game. The West Africans took a 1-0 lead into the break and came back to double it early in the second stanza while Evidence Makgopa got the consolation for the South Africans in injury time. Speaking on SABC TV after the game,

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Khanye Questions Broos Squad Selection vs Cameroon

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Junior Khanye has questioned Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos’ squad selection in the side’s 2-1 defeat and subsequent elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations by Cameroon on Sunday. Broos made four changes to the squad that started against Zimbabwe in their last Group B match starting Samkelo Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Bathusi Aubaas and Relebohile Mofokeng ahead of Aubrey Modiba, Sphephelo Sithole, Sipho Mbule and Tshepang Moremi in Rabat. Khanye admits there is nothing wrong in the coach making the changes however feels some of the players like Mofokeng where thrown into the deep end and couldn’t show their

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Official: Pirates Announce First January Exit

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Orlando Pirates have announced the exit of Sinoxolo Kwayiba, who returns to Chippa United. Kwayiba, 25, only joined the Buccaneers from Chippa in the previous transfer window and has now returned to the Chilli Boys. The attacking midfielder made just four appearances at Pirates, and will hope to regain momentum in Gqeberha. “Orlando Pirates would like to thank Sinoxolo Kwayiba for his service as he returns to Chippa United FC on a permanent move. We wish him well,” the club stated. Kwayiba was one of 13 signings by Pirates during the previous transfer window but found game-time under the competition

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Foster on ‘Hurting’ Bafana AFCON Elimination

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Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster has reflected on their AFCON exit following their defeat to Cameroon.  South Africa went down 2–1 to the Indomitable Lions on Sunday evening at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat. The striker believes they could have taken advantage of early chances, having created a few opportunities in the early phases of the match. “We had early chances, we could have converted but maybe just a bit unlucky,” said Foster on SABC Sport. “I think we did really well and maybe that played a part in the game. We should have gone up, but we were just

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Stellies Make Major Titus Announcement

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Stellenbosch FC have officially confirmed that Devin Titus has signed a new long-term contract extension, putting an end to recent speculation regarding his potential departure from the club. His previous contract was set to expire at the end of the current season and had been heavily linked with an exit. Reports suggested interest from Egyptian side Al Masry as well as South Africa’s ‘Big Three’ clubs. “Stellenbosch FC is pleased to confirm that Devin Titus has signed a new long-term contract with the Club,” the club announced via a statement. “Titus, who has made more than 150 appearances for Stellenbosch, is set to extend his stay

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Lentjies Lands New Coaching Gig With PSL Club

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Former Chippa United coach Kurt Lentjies has taken charge of AmaZulu‘s DStv Diski Challenge team, the club announced. Lentjies had been unattached after he, along with then-assistant coach Thabo Mngomeni, were sacked by FC Ravens in February last year despite the team being at the summit of the table. The former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker has also previously mentored the Chippa first team and the DDC before he led their feeder team Peacemakers, who play in the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe League. Lentjies comes in following the exit of Mncedisi Sibiya, who had been in charge of the Usuthu reserve team

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