Bafana Bafana Latest News

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...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has expressed his disappointment over the recent wave of doubt regarding the nation's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This comes after South Africa were docked three points for fielding the suspended player, Teboho Mokoena, against Lesotho in March.  ALSO READ: Mbokazi’s Former Coach On Age-Cheating Allegations Doc Shares Views On Bafana...

Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has revealed how disappointed he was when the news of South Africa being deducted points by FIFA broke, however pleads that some issues be parked ahead of the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this week. Bafana were docked three points as...

Zimbabwe have roped Kaitano Tembo into their technical team, a familiar face in South African football, just ahead of facing Bafana Bafana. Tembo recently joined the Warriors, replacing Takesure Chiragwi, who also serves as Ngezi Platinum Stars head coach. Chiragwi stepped down as assistant coach following a controversial incident where he’s said...

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says they are not thinking about the points deduction but fully focused on getting the job done and booking their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In what seemingly looked like a forgone conclusion for South Africa to qualify in the final two...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended his selection of Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa. Makgopa, 25, was called up as a replacement for the injured Iqraam Rayners, and returns to the squad for the first time since November 2024. Amid some people doubting Broos' selection, the Belgian tactician has...