Mbatha opens up on dream Bafana debut
Thalente Mbatha of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between South Africa and Uganda at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 06 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Mbatha opens up on dream Bafana debut

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says he was delighted to have made his debut for Bafana Bafana in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Uganda.

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Broos: We have to be able to win those two games
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the FIFA Series Algeria Edition 2024 match between Algeria and South Africa held at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers , Algeria on 26 March 2024 ©Djaffar Ladjal/BackpagePix

Broos: We have to be able to win those two games

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his side have the confidence to defeat Uganda and South Sudan in their two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Themba Zwane to captain Bafana against Uganda & South Sudan
Themba Zwane of South Africa during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and DR Congo at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Cote dIvoire on 10 February 2024 ©Achille Ndomo Tsanga/BackpagePix

Themba Zwane to captain Bafana against Uganda & South Sudan

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane as captain for their two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan.

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Basadien opens up on Chiefs link
Fawaaz Basadien of Stellenbosch FC during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 game between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 30 August 2023 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Basadien opens up on Chiefs link

Stellenbosch FC left-back Fawaaz Basadien has opened up on rumours linking him with Kaizer Chiefs.

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Broos confident ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Hugo Broos, coach of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 11 June 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Broos confident ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos wants his side to maintain their current form as they prepare for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifiers
Hugo Broos head coach of South Africa during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa Training at Free State Stadium on the 09 June 2024 in Bloemfontein © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos announced his preliminary squad to face Uganda and South Sudan in two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September.

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Goalkeeping: Back To Basics
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Dstv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 25 May 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Goalkeeping: Back To Basics

The role of the goalkeeper has evolved over the years from the obvious shot-stopper to an important player with the ball at their feet. But is it the right way to go? Asks Mark Gleeson.

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Bafana Bafana: Foreign Foes
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Winter/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12873047ab) Kylian Mbappe of France fires in a shot France v South Africa, International Friendly, Football, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille, France - 29 Mar 2022

Bafana Bafana: Foreign Foes

Bafana Bafana have met European sides on 44 previous occasions. SoccerClub Editor Nick Said delves into their record against teams from the continent.

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