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With the points deduction for Bafana Bafana now confirmed by FIFA, pending a potential appeal by SAFA, here is what Hugo Broos said on the matter during the previous international break. At the time, Broos and his team were preparing for the qualifiers against Nigeria and Lesotho, but the cloud...

SAFA have released a statement on FIFA’s ruling to deduct points for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho. Earlier on Monday, FIFA had confirmed that they will deduct three points from Bafana in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification for fielding suspended Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho. The ruling sees Bafana...

Sphephelo Sithole and Mohau Nkota led the way at the weekend with Bafana Bafana stars making waves abroad. In Portugal, 'Yaya' Sithole, who recently returned from the injury, found the back of the net for Tondela in their 2-1 victory over Santa Clara. ALSO READ: Bafana Star Suffers Injury Ahead of WC Qualifiers Ngezana Starts...

Bafana Bafana have slipped into second place in their FIFA World Cup qualification group after FIFA decided to sanction them for fielding Teboho Mokoena while suspended. On Monday, FIFA announced their ruling on the for having fielded an "ineligible player" in Mokoena in their match vs Lesotho played on 21 March 2025. ALSO...

FIFA have officially deducted points from Bafana Bafana for fielding Teboho Mokoena when he was on a yellow-card suspension against Lesotho. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is in the centre of the saga after being fielded in Bafana’s 2-0 win over Likuena in Group C even though he had accumulated two...

Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon has unfortunately suffered an injury ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda. South Africa will take on the Warriors and Amavubi in their last two crucial qualifying matches for the global showpiece set to be held in the USA, Mexico,...

Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Ngezana started the UEFA Europa League on a positive note after playing 90 minutes in FCSB's 1-0 away victory against Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday night. Ngezana has been an ever-present figure for the Romanian champions since making the switch from Kaizer Chiefs in 2023 for...

Sekhukhune United coach Eric Tinkler says he is pleased to have four of his players get the nod for the senior national team. Goalkeeper Ronaldo Leaner, defender Vuyo Letlapa, midfielder Siphesihle Mkhize and winger Keletso Makgalwa were announced in the Bafana preliminary squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe...

AmaZulu FC defender Nkosikhona Radebe believes that consistently improving his performances and working hard could help his chances to be called up to the national team. The 24-year-old joined Usuthu in January this year, making a mid-season switch that proved to be a pivotal move after parting ways with TS...

AmaZulu FC midfielder Bongani Zungu hopes he can perform well to help his side and return to the Bafana Bafana squad. Zungu signed with Usuthu in January following his exit from Mamelodi Sundowns. The veteran midfielder has since played a major role in the AmaZulu team, but he hopes to...