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Missing Mofokeng? Broos Responds

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos did not want to entertain the question of whether they missed the services of Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng against Zimbabwe. South Africa could not break Zimbabwe’s defence to score a goal and ultimately settled for a 0-0 draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday. After the match, Broos was asked whether he missed the injured Mofokeng, who was replaced by Mduduzi Shabalala. The coach stated that it would not be right to say he missed Mofokeng, or any other missing player, as it would negatively imply dissatisfaction with the players that played against The Warriors. “I don’t want to

Permutations: How Bafana Can Qualify For 2026 FIFA WC

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Bafana Bafana go into the final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier – with three teams able to secure top spot and a ticket to the global event. South Africa host Rwanda in their final Group C game, going in at second place, with 15 points, two behind leaders, Benin and one point in front of third-placed Nigeria – who host the leaders in Uyo. It’s an unthinkable scenario for Hugo Broos and his troops – who were seemingly coasting to the event hosted by United States of America, Canada and Mexico next year – but thinks turned on it’s head

Pirates Continue With Their Winning Streak

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Orlando Pirates extended their winning streak to five matches after coming from a goal down to beat Lamontville Golden Arrows, while Stellenbosch FC left it late to beat TS Galaxy. Stellenbosch kicked off the Saturday fixtures away from home against Galaxy. The Cape Winelands side walked away with massive three points, making it their second successive win after beating the Rockets 2-1. In the KwaZulu Natal derby, Daine Klate’s Durban City welcomed Richards Bay. The Natalie Richards Boys took the lead after 19 minutes through striker Ntlonelo Bomelo. Bay had chances and dominated the game but failed to make it

Stellies Star Roped Into Bafana Squad For Rwanda Showdown

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Stellenbosch FC defender Thabo Moloisane has been called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda after the suspension of Mbekezeli Mbokazi. Mbokazi, 20, received a straight red card in the final seconds of the goalless draw against Zimbabwe on Friday evening, which rules him out for two games – leaving Bafana with Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khulumani Ndamane and Malibongwe Khoza as the other central defensive options. Moloisane who has been part of the squad on previous occasions, and was a nominee for the PSL Defender of the Season last term, has now been roped in as cover for

Khoza On World Cup In Sight And Sundowns Example

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Bafana Bafana defender Malibongwe Khoza has opened up on the potential qualification of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and how he’s handled his meteoric rise in a competitive environment like Mamelodi Sundowns. Khoza, 21, has enjoyed an incredible rise to prominence, from initially breaking into the reserve team as a midfielder, converted into a centre-back and coming just a few days away from leaving the club for Cape Town City – before Sundowns convinced him to sign a new deal. This came with a place in their pre-season squad for the 2024/25 season and since then he’s not looked back,

Broos on Mbule’s Display Against Zim

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos heaped praise on Sipho Mbule for his impressive performance during the match against Zimbabwe. Despite South Africa being held to a 0-0 draw by The Warriors in the Friday night 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Mbule was perhaps the standout player for Bafana. This was a third consecutive game for the Orlando Pirates midfielder since his return to the Bafana squad after being given a second chance by Broos. The Belgian tactician revealed that at halftime, he instructed Mbule to become more actively involved in the game than he had been during the first half. The Bafana gaffer was highly impressed with the player’s performance, particularly in the second half,

Nigeria Coach On Crucial Benin Clash

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says their deciding 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin will start the minute the their opponents step on Nigerian soil. This comes after Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat of Lesotho in their penultimate qualifying game against Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday evening. This is a result that saw the seven time African champions remain in third place in Group C and three points from Benin who are in pole position. Nigeria will qualify if they beat Benin by and will need a favourable result from the match between South Africa and Rwanda in Mbombela. Chelle

Munetsi – What Helped Us Against Bafana

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Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi has explained what worked for his side when they held Bafana Bafana to a draw. The FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Warriors and Bafana ended in a goalless 0-0 draw at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday evening. This result dampened South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the global showpiece, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada next year. Munetsi says having players, including himself, who have played or are currently playing in the South African league helped them know how to contain Hugo Broos’ troops. “It did play a part because we know the qualities of players that we are

Broos Comments on Mbokazi’s Red Card

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has commented on the red card received by key defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi in the match against Zimbabwe. Mbokazi was sent off late in the game after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession—in the 95th and 97th minutes—for lashing out at a Zimbabwean player twice. This means the Orlando Pirates centre-back is now suspended and will miss Bafana’s final FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday, 14 October. Broos said he would not blame Mbokazi for his actions, recognising that the player’s intentions were in the nation’s best interest. He is confident that the youngster will learn from the mistake and mature.