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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has spoken out on criticism that was received by striker Lyle Foster ahead of the ongoing AFCON. The Burnley forward has been influential for South Africa, scoring twice and providing two assists in three matches, helping the team advance to the Round of 16 as...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained his decision to substitute Sphephelo Sithole at half-time against Zimbabwe. Sithole had started along with Teboho Mokoena in the middle of the park just like in the Angola and Egypt clashes. According to Broos, Sithole held his own defensively but struggled on the...

Bafana Bafana and Zimbabwe confirmed their starting XIs for this evening AFCON last group stage encounter at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. It’s a do-or-die clash between two Southern African sides as Bafana Bafana come to this game at the back of a 1-0 defeat against Egypt. Hugo Broos’ side...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has discussed his team’s “weakness” that has been evident in the last two matches at AFCON. South Africa sits second in Group B with three points from two matches, having beaten Angola 2–1 before a 1–0 defeat to Egypt. ALSO READ: Broos Responds To Mbule Criticism Sibisi...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has responded to criticism on midfielder Sipho Mbule following first two matches at AFCON. Mbule started against Angola and had a quiet outing, with many feeling he was largely ineffective for much of the match.  ALSO READ: Sibisi On Zimbabwe And Bafana Defensive Strength Mudau – What...

Bafana Bafana defender Khuliso Mudau has revealed what his side must fix ahead of facing Zimbabwe in the last group-stage match. The two teams will meet on Monday, 29 December 2025, at the Stade de Marrakech, with a place in the Round of 16 at stake. ALSO READ: Broos – He...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is targeting a win against Zimbabwe to secure knockout stages slot.  After winning the first game of the tournament against Angola and losing the second game against Egypt, chances of qualifying for the next round are still in their hands, as a win against...

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams feels they were hard done by some decisions in their loss to Egypt. Bafana lost 1-0 to Pharaoes thanks to Mohamed Salah’s penalty, which was confirmed after VAR review just before the end of the first half. The Pharaohs were also reduced to 10-man after...

Bafana Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha says there isn’t much pressure for his side after losing to Egypt in their AFCON’s second group-stage match. South Africa were handed a 1-0 defeat by 10-man Egypt at the Stade Adrar in Agadir on Friday evening. Hugo Broos’ troops will be aiming for a positive...

Bafana Bafana defender Khuliso Mudau has addressed the penalty his team conceded after he was penalised for a foul on Egypt’s Mohamed Salah. South Africa suffered a 1–0 defeat to the Pharaohs in their second group-stage match on Friday evening.   The decisive moment came when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty after...