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Bafana-Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says all is forgiven regarding Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams’ previous transgressions and he believes the player has learnt his lesson. Adams was recalled to the senior national team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin next week. This is...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that he considered calling TS Galaxy defender Khulumani Ndamane in the final squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, however had to withdraw the player because he didn’t have a passport. The centre-back has played 18...

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has lured former captain Knowledge Musona out of retirement and has been named in their latest 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers squad. Musona, 34, has been a regular feature for Al-Okhdood Club in the Saudi Pro League, playing primarily in the 10 role as his...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has suggested new Nigeria coach Éric Chelle will have a tough task to qualify Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After four games played in Group C; Rwanda, South Africa and Benin are joint top with seven points each, followed by Lesotho on...

Bafana Bafana winger Mihlali Mayambela is gaining momentum at the ideal time, scoring in consecutive matches. Mayambela appears to have regained his form in Cyprus, delivering for Aris Limassol with the 28-year-old scoring in a thumping 4-0 victory against Luther Singh's AEL. ALSO READ: Mayambela Targets Bafana Return As Form Peaks...

Polokwane municipality mayor John Mpe and Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba have outlined how much it’s going to cost the province to host the senior national team next month. Bafana Bafana host Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on March 21 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, returning to...

Polokwane municipality mayor John Mpe has confirmed that the New Peter Mokaba Stadium will host Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The two Southern neighbours are scheduled to meet in Group C on 17 March 2025. South Africa occupies second spot in the group, tied on seven...

Hugo Broos believes that this group of Bafana Bafana players can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they continue with the same mentality. After securing the AFCON spot in superb style, Broos shifted the focus to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, which is set to resume in...

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Edson Castillo has earned a late national team call-up by Venezuela for their upcoming 2026 FIFA Cup qualifying campaign against Argentina and Paraguay. Castillo had a slow start to the season after being a substitute in both matches against Marumo Gallants and AmaZulu FC and seemed to...

The Zimbabwean Football Association has appointed German-born Michael Nees as head coach of the men's national team. ZIFA announced the appointment of the 57-year-old, replacing interim coach Jairos Tapera who briefly led The Warriors during their disastrous 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. ALSO READ: Zim Appoint Interim Coach For Bafana &...