Broos Endorses Bafana Legend As Next Coach

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has stated his assistant Helman Mkhalele would be the best choice to succeed him when he retires after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Broos, heading into his fifth year with the South Africa national team has transformed the fortunes of Bafana, winning bronze at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, and now securing qualification for the 2025 edition in Morocco and the World Cup set to be hosted in United States of America, Mexico and Canada next year. Having inherited a squad who failed to qualify for the 2021 AFCON and the near miss

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Barker – What I Told Players At HT Of 7-Goal Thriller

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has revealed what he told his players at half-time of their seven-goal thriller with Lamontville Golden Arrows. Stellenbosch had one training session before facing Arrows on Wednesday evening after returning from Equatorial Guinea for their CAF Confederation Cup first-leg. Despite lack of rest, Stellies showed character beating high flying Arrows by 4-3 in an entertaining game for the supporters at Athlone Stadium. Before this massive three points, Stellies were sitting in 15th place in the Betway Premiership, Barker emphasized how important was is it to win the match so that they can move away

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Mbuli – It Was Important Not To Lose

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Banyana Banyana assistant coach Thinasonke Mbuli has reacted to her side’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier, saying it’s important that they got an away goal. Mbuli was in charge of the side for the first leg of the qualifiers in Kinshasa after head coach Dr Desiree Ellis did not travel with the team, as she irons out contractual matters with the South African Football Association (SAFA). Banyana led the game, courtesy of DR Congo based Kgalebane Mohlakoana which was cancelled by the hosts in first half injury-time. The former African

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Cardoso Confirms New Injury Blow For Sundowns

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has provided an injury update on the squad ahead of their second leg CAF Champions League 2nd preliminary round clash against Remo Stars. Sundowns, who finished runners-up of the competition, coasted to a 5-1 win over NPFL champions in Nigeria last week and are major favourites to advance to their 11th consecutive campaign in the group stages. With incredible consistency, it speaks to the strength and depth of the playing squad Sundowns have, and mentality to in Africa’s elite club competition. Ahead of the second leg on Sunday, Cardoso confirmed that Malibongwe Khoza picked

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Mokwena Rebuffs Doubters Around MC Alger Progress

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Rulani Mokwena has rebuffed question marks around MC Alger’s progress but emphasised that Rome also wasn’t built in one day. Despite his side being the only team unbeaten in the Algerian Ligue 1, there have been question marks around the club’s progress from the media. The defending Ligue 1 champions currently find themselves in third place on the log with 13 points – just two behind leaders Saoura and three games in hand. On the weekend, they aim to secure their spot in the CAF Champions League group stages after collecting a 1-1 draw at Colombe FC this past weekend.

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CAF Make Important CAFCL Announcement

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The Confederation of African Football have confirmed the draw for the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup group stages will take place on 3 November. Four South African teams are currently trying to book their ticket for the group stages, with Mamelodi Sundowns looking all set after beating Remo Stars 5-1 away from home. While last year’s CAFCL runners-up look to have done the business in the first leg of their second preliminary round, becoming the first SA team to win in Nigeria, Orlando Pirates have a mountain to climb. Last year’s semi-finalists lost 3-0 away from home at

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Three PSL Referees Included in AFCON Prep Course

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Three PSL referees have been named on the list of officials selected to attend the upcoming AFCON preparation course. The continental showpiece will take place in Morocco between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026. Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana qualified for the competition, aiming to advance further than their semifinal exit in the last edition. In the tournament, South Africa could also be represented by three officials – Abongile Tom, Jelly Chavani [referees] and assistant referee Zakhele Siwela [assistant referee]. All three officials are included among the 101 referees who will attend next month’s training camp. The extensive course will also include video match officials (VMOs), instructors, CAF and VAR staff, and Committee members.

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Chiefs Coach Confirms Permanent Captain Change

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has confirmed there has been an official change for the club captain, with Brandon Petersen taking the role. Following the exit of Yusuf Maart, the role was shared between Inacio Miguel and Zitha Kwinika in recent weeks, with the armband literally rotating between the two defenders. However, Petersen was notably wearing the armband on Wednesday evening in the 0-0 draw against Siwelele at FNB Stadium – which took their winless run in the league to four games. “We decided as technical staff, to make Petersen the captain, going forward,” Kaze briefly explained. Petersen has kept

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Zim Sack Coach 2 Months Before AFCON

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The Zimbabwean Football Association (ZIFA) announced the termination of senior national team coach Michael Nees’s contract just two months before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday . The German took over the Warriors in September last year and struggled to bring results, with his record reading just two victories in 16 matches – the two wins coming during the AFCON qualifiers against Namibia. In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Zimbabwe finished last in qualifying Group C, having not won a single match, with five draws and five defeats. In their statement ZIFA thanked the coach for

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