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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Terrence Mashego appears to be returning to form at the right time ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Mashego, 27, was an ever-present figure under Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos during his time at Cape Town City - featuring in four FIFA World Cup...

Moreirense winger Kobamelo Kodisang produced a stellar performance in a seven-goal thriller against Portimonense in Liga Portugal on Sunday. Kodisang has been left out of the Bafana Bafana 50-man preliminary squad for the African Cup Of Nations in Ivory Coast which will kick off in the second week of January...

Outspoken FCSB boss George Becali blessed Siyabonga Ngezana for African Cup Of Nations despite some arguments from other European teams about the tournament. Romanian Superliga leaders FSCB might have to continue fighting for their league title without their new star defender in January. The former Kaizer Chiefs Central-back was named in...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Broos and his men are said to meet for a camp in Stellenbosch in early January before making the trip to Ivory Coast, where their AFCON campaign kicks off on 16 January. They will...

Aris Limassol striker Mihlali Mayambela continues to shine in Cyprus after netting his seventh goal of the season against arch-rivals AEL Limassol. The Bafana Bafana international made his 11th league appearance of the season when he faced AEL for the third time since arriving in Cyprus. The 27-year-old seems to enjoy...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the drawing pots for the upcoming draw for next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, with South Africa dropping into pot three. After South Africa dropped from 63rd position to 65th globally and more importantly from 12th to 13th among...

Kaizer Chiefs' Edmilson Dove and his Mozambique have become the latest nation to book their ticket at the Africa Cup of Nations In Ivory Coast next year. Mozambique had to become from behind to beat Benin 2-1 at home to secure their spot at the tournament in Ivory Coast. Dove started...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has made another bold claim after qualifying his South African team for the upcoming African Cup of Nations. Broos, 70, helped Bafana return to the AFCON after they missed out on the tournament in 2021. After that failure to qualify Broos' predecessor Molefi Ntseki was sacked...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he opted to start the must-win Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Liberia with Zakhele Lepasa leading his line. The Belgian tactician raised eyebrows ahead of the game by making five changes to the team that drew 2-2 with the Lone Stars...

Pitso Mosimane has confirmed he's received offers to return to football and admitted he holds a clear desire to win the Africa Cup of Nations. Mosimane, 58, has been unattached since June after walking away from Al Ahly where he won back-to-back CAF Champions League titles, which further enhanced his...