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Nigeria talisman Victor Osimhen has reportedly been ruled out of their must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Bafana Bafana on Tuesday. The Galatasaray forward was hauled off after just 35 minutes in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday in what looked like a calf injury and...

Nigeria secured a slender 1-0 victory over Rwanda in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday night, a result that keeps their hopes for qualification alive. However, their win was marred by an injury to star player Victor Osimhen who had to be subbed off in the 32nd minute with...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has called up in-form Kaizer Chiefs defender Thabiso Monyane to replace the injured Nyiko Mobbi. Bafana beat Lesotho 3-0 on Friday, but Mobbie was an early substitute, with Broos confirming after the match he will not be able to play against Nigeria. Instead the Belgian mentor...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has spoken glowingly of Mamelodi Sundowns right-back Zuko Mdunyelwa and other new faces in the team. Mdunyelwa made his debut for South Africa during their 3-0 defeat against Lesotho in the FIFA World Cup qualifier at Free State Stadium on Tuesday. The Brazilians defender was brought on...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has described what happened in the past few days around the national team as "not normal", revealing he had a bad feeling for the clash against Lesotho. His players stepped up on the pitch, beating their neighbours 3-0 thanks to goals by Mohau Nkota, Lyle...

Bafana Bafana defeated Lesotho with a decisive 3-0 victory in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday. Mohau Nkota, Lyle Foster, and Oswin Appollis all scored, ensuring South Africa secured all three points. Hugo Broos’ team was youthful, with young players like Mbekezeli...

Lesotho and Bafana Bafana have confirmed their respective starting line-ups for this evening's crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Likuena currently sit in fifth place in Group C having won one match, drawn three and lost two of their six encounters. ALSO READ: Ngezana...

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has played his cards very close to his chest when quizzed if he will field teenage defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi against Lesotho this evening. Mbokazi,19, could get his second Bafana cap when they face Likuena in the 2025 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Free...

In a frustrated tone, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos responded to Lesotho's protest threat regarding midfielder Teboho Mokoena's potential participation in Friday's match. The two neighbouring countries are set to lock horns later this evening in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. ALSO...

Bafana Bafana defender Siyabonga Ngezana has shared the warning that head coach Hugo Broos issued to the team before their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The match between South Africa and Likuena is scheduled for Friday, 5 September, at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, with both teams...