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Kekana Shares Views On Rayners’ Bafana Omission

Former Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana says he would have had Iqraam Rayners in the Bafana Bafana squad that’s heading to the Africa Cup Of Nations later this month. The Sundowns striker did not make the final cut of the 25 member squad heading to Morocco however he was put...

Why Rayners Didn’t Make The Cut – Broos

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that striker Iqraam Rayners' exclusion from his final 25-man Africa Cup Of Nations squad was down to more attacking options. Though the Mamelodi Sundowns frontman missed on the final squad, he is however one of three players on the stand-by list alongside...

Broos – Why I’m Not Taking Three Standby Players

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has explained why Iqraam Rayners, Mduduzi Shabalala and Thabo Moloisane are not part of their travelling squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The trio are currently on standby for the AFCON, from the 25-man squad that was named on Monday afternoon by...

Mshishi Hails Bafana Strikers

Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane hailed the trio of Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster and Iqraam Rayners saying they each bring something different to the national team. Makgopa and Foster have led the Bafana attack alongside Mohau Nkota while Rayners is still out with injury. All the forwards are also doing...

Official: Pirates Star Called Up To Bafana

Bafana Bafana suffered a blow ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after Iqraam Rayners had to withdraw and was replaced by Evidence Makgopa. Rayners had been part of Hugo Broos' final 23-man squad but had to withdraw due to medical reasons. It's the second change Broos has...

Rayners Wary Of Stellies Threat

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners admits his former club Stellenbosch will pose a major challenge at Athlone Stadium. Sundowns come off the back of their 0-0 draw against Kaizer Chiefs in mid-week and an MTN8 semi-final elimination to Orlando Pirates - who will meet Stellies in the final in Mbombela...

Stellies Aim To Take Advantage Of Small Advantage vs Sundowns

Stellenbosch FC aims to take advantage of the extra day of rest when they face Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.  Following a tight schedule at the start of the season, which saw Stellenbosch traveling often, Steve Barker emphasised the importance of playing a day before the Sundowns clash against Kaizer Chiefs....

Rayners Reflects On First Sundowns Season

Despite naysayers doubting his ability, Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners has revealed that his hard work last season all bowed down to self-belief. Rayners finished as the second top goalscorer in the league with 14 goals, just two shy of his fellow strike partner Lucas Ribeiro as they clinched an...

Rayners Opens Up On PSL Awards Snub

Mamelodi Sundowns forward Iqraam Rayners says he was left disappointed after he was snubbed for the PSL awards in all but one category. Rayners, 29, joined Sundowns ahead of 2024/25 from Stellenbosch FC and had an impressive first campaign at Chloorkop, scoring 24 goals and setting up nine more. ALSO READ:...

Footballer Of The Season Nominees Confirmed

The Premier Soccer League have announced the three nominees for the Footballer of the Season award. Mamelodi Sundowns' Lucas Ribeiro is widely seen as the favourite to lift the accolade after also securing the PSL Golden Boot with 16 goals. ALSO READ: PSL Announce Nominees For 24/25 Awards PSL Make 24/25 Awards...

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