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New Zimbabwe head coach Marian 'Mario' Marinica has named his 55-man preliminary squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations but somewhat surprisingly excluded Khama Billiat. Marinica initially named 51 players in his preliminary squad, which included Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder, Marshall Munetsi, Marumo Gallants goalkeeper Washington Arubu, and Magesi FC...

South African match officials Abongile Tom and Zakhele Siwela continue to carry the South African flag high after being selected to take part in the Africa Cup of Nations. With less than a month before the beginning of the AFCON in Morocco, South African referee Tom and assistant Siwela have...

Botswana head coach Morena Ramoreboli has expressed his only concern about Bafana Bafana, who have been performing impressively under Hugo Broos. South Africa have been in exceptional form, going 25 matches unbeaten under the guidance of the Belgian coach. ALSO READ: Broos – What Makes Bafana Stronger Than At Last AFCON Khanye...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has outlined why his team is stronger now than when they took part in the previous AFCON tournament. The Belgian coach says his team has grown and improved since the last continental tournament held in Ivory Coast in early 2024. ALSO READ: Mshishi Hails Bafana Strikers Broos...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed the reason behind Siyabonga Ngezana’s exclusion from the squad that faced Zambia.  South Africa cruised to a 3-1 victory over Chipolopolo in Saturday’s international friendly at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. ALSO READ: Tso Makes Bafana Plea Over Lorch Broos Hopes To Have...

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster has made an admission about having to leave his club when AFCON takes place next month. The tournament, set to be held in Morocco between December and January, will see South Africa aiming to improve on their previous third-place finish. ALSO READ: Foster Opens Up On...

Legendary Doctor Khumalo believes that Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen deserves to have earned a Bafana Bafana nod for the Zambia friendly. It's just over a month before AFCON kicks off in Morocco and Bafana coach Hugo Broos named his squad for the international friendly against Zambia this coming weekend. ALSO...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has discussed plans as his side will soon start to prepare for the upcoming AFCON. The continental competition will take place in Morocco between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026. ALSO READ: Foster Sends Message To His Bafana Critics Bafana Line Up Friendly With Former AFCON...

Three PSL referees have been named on the list of officials selected to attend the upcoming AFCON preparation course. The continental showpiece will take place in Morocco between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026. Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana qualified for the competition, aiming to advance further than their semifinal exit in the last edition. In...

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has given a latest update on Themba Zwane’s injury, revealing whether the player can be fit for AFCON. The Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Morocco between December and January, with Bafana aiming to surpass the semi-finals finish they achieved in the last edition. ALSO READ: Sundowns Go Top Of The Table Santos &...