Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-0 defeat against Mali in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo.
Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Italian outfit Roma following a poor run of form.
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks were the only local team to win their EPCR Challenge Cup match in a weekend of mixed fortunes.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos hopes his side can play at their "best level" when they take on Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Tuesday evening.
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been named men's Player of the Year at the Best FIFA Awards 2023.
Algeria kickstarted their Africa Cup of Nations campaign off with a 1-1 draw after they were held by Angola in the opening match played at the Stade de Bouaké in Bouaké.
Five-time champions Cameroon were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Guinea in their opening Africa Cup of Nations encounter at the Stade de Yamoussoukro in Yamoussoukro.
Lamine Camara bagged a brace as Senegal kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a comfortable 3-0 victory over 10-man Gambia in Yamoussoukro.
Bafana Bafana attacker Percy Tau says he "wants to do something special" during their participation at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has made his picks of players who he thinks will play a starring role at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.