Henry Cavanagh
South Africa Press
Henry Cavanagh covers South Africa for South Africa Press: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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National TeamSouth Africa internationals deliver goals and assists in key club matches
Bafana Bafana players contributed with goals and assists for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns this week, building form before the November qualifier.
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National TeamSouth Africa climb to 48th in FIFA rankings after October update
South Africa have climbed six places to 48th in the FIFA world rankings, as CAF's representation among the top 50 teams grows to 10 nations.
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National TeamSouth Africa host Guinea in key AFCON 2027 qualifier
South Africa face Guinea in their opening AFCON 2027 qualifier, a vital match in a group where only one non-host team can qualify.
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Match reportSouth Africa beat Egypt in Cairo friendly with Dithejane strike
Puso Dithejane's second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory for South Africa against Egypt in Cairo, a positive result ahead of their World Cup qualifying campaign.
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PreviewSouth Africa meet Egypt in Cairo friendly with squad absentees
South Africa play Egypt in a Cairo friendly on Sunday, their final test before next year's AFCON, with several key players unavailable through injury.
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Match reportSouth Africa thrash Eritrea 5-0 in AFCON qualifier
South Africa started their AFCON 2027 qualification with a 5-0 win over Eritrea, with Relebohile Mofokeng netting a first-half brace.
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Match reportMofokeng double fires South Africa to 5-0 AFCON qualifying win
Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice in a dominant 5-0 victory over Eritrea, giving South Africa a perfect start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
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National TeamKatza backs Mosimane's third spell as South Africa coach
Former captain Ricardo Katza says Pitso Mosimane is returning at the right time to lead Bafana Bafana into a 2027 AFCON qualifier, praising his global experience and the squad's growing contingent of overseas-based players.
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PreviewSouth Africa travel to Eritrea for AFCON qualifier
South Africa continue their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a trip to face Eritrea at Al Salam Stadium on Wednesday, looking to build on a recent win over Guinea.
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National TeamGuinea coach Paulo Duarte ranks South Africa among Africa's best teams
Guinea head coach Paulo Duarte placed South Africa in the top tier of African football after Bafana Bafana's 2-1 victory in their 2027 AFCON qualifier opener in Johannesburg.
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Match reportSouth Africa top Group D after 2-1 win over Guinea in AFCON qualifiers
South Africa beat Guinea 2-1 in their opening 2027 AFCON qualifier, with debut goals from Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini putting Pitso Mosimane's side top of Group D.
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Match reportSouth Africa host Guinea in opening AFCON qualifier under Mosimane
South Africa kick off their 2027 AFCON qualifying journey against Guinea at Orlando Stadium, aiming to improve on a disappointing World Cup 2026 campaign.