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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he named Orlando Pirates sensation Relebohile Mofokeng in his 23-man squad that will face Nigeria and Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in June. Broos announced the full squad on Thursday afternoon, and there were a few new faces including...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why red-hot Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa was snubbed for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe next month. Bafana face the Super Eagles in Uyo on Friday, June 7, and the Warriors on Tuesday, June 11, at...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Broos had initially confirmed a 36-man preliminary squad, which included a few new names, with Thabo Moloisane, Devin Titus and Relebohile Mofokeng receiving their first call-ups, but...

Newly-appointed Zimbabwean interim coach Jairos Tapera has announced his squad for the highly-anticipated Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers clashes against Lesotho and South Africa, but there was no return of Khama Billiat. The Warriors make the short trip to Mzansi to take on Bafana Bafana at the Free...

Nigeria have suffered a major blow ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, confirming that Victor Osimhen has been ruled out with injury. Osimhen, 25, has scored 20 goals in 27 appearances for the Super Eagles, and was named African Footballer of the Year in 2023. But he has...

The Zambian Football Federation has announced their 27-man squad for the upcoming back-to-back 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Morocco and Tanzania. Chipolopolo got their qualifying campaign off to a flyer when they dispatched Congo 4-2 at home, before being brought back to earth by Niger who ran out narrow...

In what will be his first big assignment as Nigeria's new national team coach, Finidi George has insisted that his charges are looking forward to their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against South Africa. The Super Eagles are yet to register a win in the qualifiers after back-to-back...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for the two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Broos' men will return to action in the upcoming FIFA break, taking on the Super Eagles away from home on 7 June before hosting Zimbabwe at...

Stellenbosch star Jayden Adams has opened up about his Bafana Bafana call-up for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Adams received his first national team senior call-up two weeks ago. The 22-year-old was rewarded by Hugo Broos for his previous performance at club level which saw...

Rwanda recorded a historic win over South Africa to end their six-match winless run with a 2-0 victory in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Huye Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The hosts were coming into the game without recording a single goal at home in 26 months, while...