Self-critical Yaya Reflects On AFCON So Far

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Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo Sithole has admitted he and the team have “many things to improve on” if they want to go far at the current Africa Cup of Nations. Sithole, 26, only returned to the Bafana squad in October after being sidelined with a serious injury for almost a year. He has started all three games at the current tournament but was substituted at half-time in the 3-2 win over Zimbabwe. When analysing his and the team’s performances so far, Sithole was very self-critical but insisted the team have identified where they need to improve. “For myself, it wasn’t

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Ngezana Mum On FCSB Future As AFCON Continues

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Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Ngezana says nobody can predict the future in relation to speculation around a potential transfer from FCSB. The 28-year-old has been rumoured to be in high demand after becoming a standout player for the Romanian giants and was linked with a move to Ligue 1 last season. He’s emerged as an ever-present figure in the club’s starting line-up who are competing for domestic and continental glory, having won the Superliga twice and competing in the UEFA Europa League this season. “Nobody knows the future, I’m still focusing on the tournament,” Ngezana said briefly, who has amassed

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Bafana Last 16 Opponents Confirmed

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Bafana Bafana have found out who they will face in the Last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. Hugo Broos’ men qualified as runners-up from Group A and will face the runners-up from Group F, which was decided on Wednesday. After Ivory Coast came from 2-0 down to beat Gabon 3-2, they topped Group F, while Cameroon finished second after beating Mozambique 2-1. As a consequence, Bafana will now face Cameroon in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, Group F winners Ivory Coast will face Burkina Faso, and third-place Mozambique will face Nigeria. Below are all Last 16 clashes:

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Khune Praises Bafana Star

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Itumeleng Khune has spoken highly of Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster following his performance against Zimbabwe. The Burnley striker has made significant impact in the tournament, scoring two goals and providing two assists in three group-stage matches. He is behind Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi and Riyad Mahrez, who all have three goals each. Khune praised Foster’s goal against Zimbabwe on Monday, noting that the striker displayed hunger and a strong desire to score. “We rely on him as number nine, he showed his bravery with his second goal when he went one on one with the goalkeeper,” said Khune

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Monyane Reveals Biggest Lesson From Broos

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Kaizer Chiefs right-back Thabiso Monyane says he has not given up on jumping on the Bafana Bafana World Cup train and revealed the biggest lesson he learnt from coach Hugo Broos. Monyane, who has represented the country in every age category, broke into the national senior team this year during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. However, he endured injuries this season that has kept out of the game. Monyane spoke to iDiski Times senior journalist Matshelane Mamabolo about Broos and his ultimate dream to make it to the FIFA World Cup. “Coach Broos is a man of his word,”

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Next Time I’ll Get Him – Arubi On Appollis Penalty

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Zimbabwe goalkeeper Washington Arubi admits that Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis was clever in placing his penalty beyond him but says he’ll be up for the challenge next time. The Marumo Gallants shotstopper has been doing duty between the sticks for the Warriors at the ongoing Africa Cup on Nations in Morocco featuring in all three outings as they lost 2-1 to Egypt, drew 1-1 with Angola and went down 3-2 to Bafana. The 40-year-old says he was surprised by how Appollis changed his penalty tactic at the very last second. “Yeah, he was a bit clever because I know

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Basadien On Challenge Of Earning Place At Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Fawaaz Basadien has opened up on the challenge of adapting and earning his place in the Tshwane giants. The Bafana Bafana defender switched from Stellenbosch FC to Masandawana at the beginning of the season, but has struggled for minutes, featuring in seven games and starting only three. Basadien says adjusting to life at a big club like Sundowns isn’t easy and admits that it will take time to earn his spot in the team. “Of course, adapting to a new setup and earning your place in a team of such quality takes time,” Basadien told Sundowns Magazine.

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Mbule – What Broos Told Me During Zim Game

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Sipho Mbule has revealed what Hugo Broos told him at half-time against Zimbabwe to improve his game. Mbule, 27, has been Broos’ preferred choice in the Themba Zwane role, with the Orlando Pirates midfielder starting two of the three group games at the Africa Cup of nations so far. While Mbule perhaps has not influenced Bafana Bafana’s games as much from an attacking sense as he and the coach would have liked, the midfielder now revealed Broos told him to move his game further forward. “Coach told me… cause even in the first and second game it’s been the same

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Ex-Barcelona Star Praises Sundowns

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Former Barcelona midfielder Alex Song has praised Mamelodi Sundowns’ football model, outlining the reasons behind the club’s continued success.  Over the last ten years, the Brazilians have been the standout force in South African football, securing eight straight league championships and winning ten of the past 12 titles. They have also collected several other honours, including domestic cup trophies, the CAF Champions League, the CAF Super Cup, and the African Football League. At the FIFA Club World Cup, they were among four African representatives and caught the eye with dominant displays in all three matches, despite failing to progress beyond

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