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AmaZulu FC coach Arthur Zwane has discussed how Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup qualification could make things “difficult” for the clubs in the Betway Premiership this season. Zwane was speaking after AmaZulu's narrow 1-0 win in the Betway Premiership over Durban City, which took place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium this past...

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 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...

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has made a confident Bafana Bafana claim ahead of their encounter in the FIFA World Cup qualifier. With the two sides battling on Tuesday night at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, Nigeria will be aiming for nothing than a victory to keep their World Cup...

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...

The 220th edition of iDiski Times is out now — and it's packed with compelling features, exclusive interviews, and powerful voices from across the football world. In this week’s edition, Matshelane Mamabolo casts his eye on what promises to be a pivotal week of international football, as Bafana Bafana prepare...

Former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, who recently visited South Africa to promote the UEFA Champions League, says his best memory of Mzansi is the spirit of the people and their passion for sport. Schweinsteiger was part of Die Mannschaft squad that finished third at Africa’s first World Cup 15 years...

Bafana Bafana legend Lucas Radebe says they current squad of players are showing signs and confidence that they can win something. Radebe is widely considered as one of the greatest ever players in South African football history and an icon of Premier League side Leeds United. He won 70 caps for...

Thirteen referees have been selected for the first phase of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and South African referee Abongile Tom has made the cut. Tom has been doing an outstanding job on the African continent, having officiated in the African Nations Championship, the CAF Champions League, the...

The Zimbabwean national team have called up three PSL stars - Washington Arubi and Terrence Dzvukamanja – both of SuperSport United, and Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Divine Lunga for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Lunga's fitness could be under scrutiny as he has not played a single minute for...