Why Rayners Didn’t Make The Cut – Broos

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that striker Iqraam Rayners’ exclusion from his final 25-man Africa Cup Of Nations squad was down to more attacking options. Though the Mamelodi Sundowns frontman missed on the final squad, he is however one of three players on the stand-by list alongside Kaizer Chiefs’ Mduduzi Shabalala and Thabo Moloisane from Stellenbosch FC. Rayners was initially part of the final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda in October but was withdrawn due to medical reasons. Broos explained that the exclusion wasn’t because of the player’s health issues but the fact

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Mokwena Reacts To Home Draw Against Sundowns

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MC Alger head coach Rulani Mokwena was left happy with a draw against Mamelodi Sundowns but believes the first match result against Al Hilal SC made things difficult for them. Alger played to a goalless draw against Sundowns despite creating numerous opportunities but failed to take them. The Algerian champions managed to get only one point out of six they’ve played after a defeat in their opening game against Al Hilal SC away from home. The People’s Club now face DRC side FC St Eloi Lupopo back-to-back when the CAFCL returns in January. Considering players missing due to respective injuries,

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Broos Explains Surprise Smith & Campbell Inclusions 

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has provided an explanation for the surprise inclusions of Tylon Smith and Shandre Campbell in the final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The Belgian coach unveiled his final 25-man team for the continental tournament, which will take place in Morocco in a few weeks. Both Smith and Campbell have not featured for Broos’ side before and might get to don the Bafana shirt on the big stage. Broos explained that he selected the young duo due to their quality and to start integrating them into the team, as they represent the

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Banyana Star Nominated For Major Award

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Banyana Banyana striker Thembi Kgatlana has been nominated for the Player of the Season accolade after aiding her team to the 2025 Liga MX Femenil championship. Kgatlana scored eight goals in 17 matches on her way to helping her side Tigres UANL clinch the league title for a record seventh time, the most by any team in the league. Kgatlana faces competition from 13 other players including teammates and fellow forwards Jennifer Hermoso and Diana Ordonez. The nomination comes on the back of the 29-year-old helping her national team qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), as

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Official: Durban City Announce Shock Hunt Decision

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Durban City and head coach Gavin Hunt have officially parted ways by mutual agreement just five months into his tenure. The former SuperSport United mentor took over the reins at the Durban-based Betway Premiership outfit from Simo Dladla after their promotion to topflight football at the beginning of the current campaign. It seemed as though Hunt was steadying the ship which has seen them pick up five wins, four draws with five losses from their opening 15 league matches, and sitting in eighth spot, but Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates looks to have sealed the unfortunate deal for the

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Galaxy Edge Closer To Securing Zim Talent

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Betway Premiership outfit TS Galaxy are on verge of completing the signing of former Highlanders FC midfielder Mason Mushore. iDiski Times has established that the Rockets are closing in on snapping up the 22-year-old midfielder ahead of the January transfer window once everything is agreed upon. Mushore was most recently linked with AmaZulu by the Zimbabwean media a month ago, and the Warriors international has already bid farewell to Highlanders supporters via a farewell letter which iDiski Times has seen, which read: RE: FAREWELL LETTER Dear Highlanders Football Club Management, Technical Team, and Fans I am writing to express my

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Broos Explains Mofokeng & Mokwana’s Bafana Inclusions

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has broken his silence on the selection inclusion of attacking duo Relebohile Mofokeng and Elias Mokwana for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations later this month. On Monday, the Belgian tactician named his final 25-man squad to do duty at the continental showpiece in Morocco, keeping the core of his players from the 2023 AFCON side as well as those who played a key role in their AFCON and 2026 World Cup qualifying campaigns. Mofokeng had in the past few weeks been sidelined with injury but made a strong comeback by aiding Orlando Pirates

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Broos – Why I’m Not Taking Three Standby Players

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why Iqraam Rayners, Mduduzi Shabalala and Thabo Moloisane are not part of their travelling squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The trio are currently on standby for the AFCON, from the 25-man squad that was named on Monday afternoon by the Belgian mentor, currently in his home country ahead of his trip to America this week for the draw of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rayners, who has been an ever-present figure in the national team over the past year and a serial goalscorer in the Premier Soccer League is

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All 29 Players Cut From Broos’ AFCON Squad

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With Hugo Broos opting to select 25 Bafana Bafana players for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, 29 players had to be cut from his preliminary selection. The Belgian tactician announced his final AFCON on Monday, and will soon travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, which takes place on Friday. Broos will then return to South Africa, with his AFCON squad assembling from next Monday, 8 December. But there were 29 players who missed out on the tournament, with Iqraam Rayners, Mduduzi Shabalala and Thabo Moloisane named as stand-by players, in case anyone gets injured. All cut players:

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