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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has expressed clear interest in the South Africa national soccer team job, with Hugo Broos set to step down in five months’ time. ‘Jingles’ has been without a club for more than a year after leaving Esteghlal FC in January 2025. He...

Morocco captain Romain Saïss says they can't wait to end their 50-year wait of winning the Africa Cup of Nations which has been 'the dream of all Moroccans'. The 35-year-old defender who made his senior international debut for Morocco back in 2012 has been an integral part of their rise...

Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi has made a bold assessment of Hugo Broos following Bafana Bafana’s early AFCON exit. South Africa came back home after they were knocked out of the continental tournament in the Round of 16 by Cameroon. Despite winning two group-stage matches and losing only once, many were...

Botswana head coach Morena Ramoreboli has opened up on his team’s performance at AFCON in Morocco. The Zebras suffered defeats in all three of their group-stage matches against Senegal, Benin and DR Congo, exiting the tournament at an early stage. ALSO READ: Any Positives Drawn From AFCON? Broos Answers Former Chiefs Coach...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reflected on whether the team drew any positives from their AFCON campaign despite an early exit. South Africa exited the continental tournament at the Round of 16 stage after losing to Cameroon, a step back from the bronze medal they secured in the...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has addressed the heavy criticism directed at him after South Africa’s AFCON exit following their tactical approach against Cameroon. Broos’ side fell to the Indomitable Lions in the Round of 16, bringing their continental campaign to an end. Many believed the SA coach set his...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has pointed out that not having players playing in Europe was a disadvantage following their AFCON exit. Bafana were one of the teams that was dominated by local players in their squad in the current AFCON after having a successful AFCON in Ivory Coast...

Bafana Bafana player Relebohile Mofokeng has shared the lessons he gained from his debut AFCON tournament. Mofokeng played his first major tournament with Bafana, having made his debut for the national team in June 2024 during the World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe at Free State Stadium. ALSO READ: Doc Makes...

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo feels Relebohile Mofokeng was “thrown in the lion’s den” when South Africa were eliminated by Cameroon from AFCON. The Orlando Pirates star didn’t play much in the group stages, featuring only as a substitute in the group stage match against Egypt. ALSO READ: Rulani Makes Mofokeng...

Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has addressed the team’s struggles to keep clean sheets at AFCON. Bafana were eliminated from the tournament after suffering a 2-1 loss to Cameroon in the Round of 16 on Sunday evening. ALSO READ: Are Bafana Going Backwards? Broos Responds Cameroon Coach Revels In Bafana Elimination They let...