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Polokwane City midfielder Ndamulelo Maphangule has expressed gratitude at finally breaking into the Bafana Bafana fold having previously only made the preliminary squad. Maphangule replaced the injured Patrick Maswanganyi in the squad to face Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday and Benin in the Ivory Coast next week in the 2026...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained the call-ups of Thabo Moloisane and Ndamulelo Maphangule for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Moloisane and Maphangule are the new faces in the squad, gearing up to face Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium and Benin in the Ivory Coast...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that the Betway Premiership clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will not have much bearing on his squad selection. Pirates defeated Sundowns 2-1 at FNB Stadium to narrow the gap at the top with 15 points with four matches in hand....

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...