Khanye Makes Bold Mofokeng-Yamal Claim

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye has made a bold claim that Bafana Bafana starlet Relebohile Mofokeng can be counted amongst the best youngsters in the world like Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. The 20-year-old put up a Man-of-the-Match performance scoring and assisting in South Africa’s 2-0 win over Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Polokwane on Friday. Hugo Broos’ charges moved to the top of Group C with 10 points and have now opened a two-point gap to their nearest rival Benin after five matches. Khanye sang Mofokeng praises, applauding the Orlando Pirates youngster for redeeming himself after enduring

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Miguel Recalls First Cele Meeting In Portugal

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel revealed he first met and played against Thabo Cele during their time in Portugal and contacted the midfielder before he joined Amakhosi. Cele spent five years in Portugal after joining Real SC from the KZN Academy and went on to sign for Benfica B and later, LigaPro side Cova Piedade. The last game which they met was December 2018, with Miguel featuring in defence with Braga in the same squad as Luther Singh, while Cele was part of the Piedade squad who won 2-1 on the day. Cele has been a major addition to the

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Broos On Mofokeng MOTM On Full Bafana Debut

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says nobody is guaranteed a start in his squad but was pleased that Relebohile Mokokeng took his chance with both hands against Lesotho. Mofokeng, 20, won the Man of the Match award on his first-ever start for the senior national team and netted the opener – which was his first goal in Bafana colours. Jayden Adams scored the second, in also his first start for Bafana, which Broos duly noted as he discussed the duo taking their chance offered in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier as they moved top of Group C, two

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Broos Reacts To Crucial Bafana Win

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos was pleased with his side’s 2-0 win over Lesotho at a packed Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday. Bafana downed Lesotho thanks to second-half goals by Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams. The result saw Broos’ men climb to the top of Group C with 10 points from five games, which left the Belgian mentor visibly pleased after full-time. “It was very important today that we had the three points,” he said on SABC. “We knew that it would be a tough game. We played against a team that just didn’t want to lose. “We had four

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Rele & Adams Send Bafana Top

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Bafana Bafana beat Lesotho 2-0 thanks to first goals by Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams to move to the top of Group C. Mofokeng had the first good chance after a long pass by Teboho Mokoena and a superb first touch but his shot missed the goal after seven minutes. Percy Tau had a shot from a tight angle after 24 minutes, but it only hit the side netting. Nkosinathi Sibisi saw a header from a corner saved off the line after 34 minutes, while Lyle Foster missed from close range following a cross by Kuliso Mudau in the 44

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Bafana & Lesotho Starting XIs Announced

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his starting line-up for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho this evening. It’s a day of anticipation at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in only the second game played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup arena since it re-opened after relaying the surface. The pitch was has been lauded by Broos looks set to provide both teams a surface for entertaining football while the weather also plays it’s part in perfect footballing conditions. Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi said pre-match they are not here to make up the numbers

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How To Watch Bafana 2026 FIFA WCQ Live Today

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Bafana Bafana take on Lesotho in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium today – here’s how you can catch all the action live! With Zimbabwe and group leaders Benin playing out to a 2-2 draw on Thursday evening at Moses Mabhida Stadium, and Rwanda taking on Nigeria today, South Africa have the chance to move top of the standings, should they overcome Lesotho in Polokwane. It’s a crucial next window for Hugo Broos and his squad as they face the leaders in Ivory Coast next Tuesday, meaning the next two results could be

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Williams Cites Major Change In Bafana Squad

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Bafana Bafana captain says there’s been a major paradigm shift within the squad which has been developed by head coach Hugo Broos and positive results. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations bronze medalists secured their place at AFCON 2025 as group winners and are in pole position to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with their fate solely in their own hands after four games. Ahead of facing Lesotho tomorrow and Benin on Tuesday, six points could go a long way and stamping their authority in Group C and reflecting on how the squad have managed to turn things

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Kekana Makes Percy Tau Claim

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Hlompho Kekana feels like this is the right time for Percy Tau to show his experience. Tau returned to the Bafana Bafana squad for the first time in eight months. The 30-year-old last represented the national team when they played against Nigeria and Zimbabwe in June 2024. He missed six matches of the African Cup of Nations qualification. On his return, Kekana claimed Tau, stating that this was the right time for him to show his experience and use it to the youngsters that are in the national team. He last scored for

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