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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos heaped praise on Sipho Mbule for his impressive performance during the match against Zimbabwe. Despite South Africa being held to a 0-0 draw by The Warriors in the Friday night 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Mbule was perhaps the standout player for Bafana. ALSO READ: Permutations: How Bafana Can Qualify For 2026 FIFA WC Broos Calls...

Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi has explained what worked for his side when they held Bafana Bafana to a draw. The FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Warriors and Bafana ended in a goalless 0-0 draw at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday evening. This result dampened South Africa's hopes of qualifying for the global showpiece,...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has commented on the red card received by key defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi in the match against Zimbabwe. Mbokazi was sent off late in the game after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession—in the 95th and 97th minutes—for lashing out at a Zimbabwean player twice. ALSO READ: Doctor Defends Mbokazi Over Red...

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has defended Mbekezeli Mbokazi over his late sending off against Zimbabwe. Mbokazi was sent off late in the game after picking up two yellows in the 95th and 97th minute, meaning he will miss the final qualifier against Rwanda. After the match, Khumalo argued that the...

While Bafana Bafana dropped points on Friday, both Benin and Nigeria won their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Bafana were frustrated by Zimbabwe, who kept their first clean sheet in 11 games despite playing nearly 30 minutes with 10 men. Meanwhile, Benin beat Rwanda 1-0 thanks to an 80th-minute goal by...

Bafana Bafana were held to a goalless draw by 10-men Zimbabwe, suffering a huge blow to their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Bafana line-up notably included Sphephelo Sithole, who was returning to the side after an injury layoff, having last featured for the team in...

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo Sithole says the squad had a meeting amongst each other and fully understand what is at stake in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. South Africa are currently in a position where both games; Zimbabwe and Rwanda in the next week are potentially must-win games...

Zimbabwe and Bafana Bafana have confirmed their respective starting lineups for this evening's much anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Warriors come into clash nothing to fight for in terms of qualification rather than preparing for the upcoming AFCON which will be held...

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Themba Zwane has expressed his confidence that Bafana Bafana will do the job to beat Zimbabwe in their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier today. South Africa face Zimbabwe at Moses Mabhida with kick off at 18h00 this afternoon, needing a convincing win to move top of...

Kaizer Chiefs legend Patrick Mayo believes his Khanyisa Mayo returning to SA is another platform for him to do more than just play club football but also a chance for a return to the Bafana Bafana squad. Mayo signed with Chiefs last month on loan from CR Belouizdad after spending...