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National TeamPuso Dithejane called up to South Africa squad for AFCON qualifiers
Puso Dithejane has been called up to the senior South African national team ahead of this month’s African Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
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National TeamCAF president Patrice Motsepe acknowledges 2027 Afcon preparations are delayed
CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed that preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are behind schedule but said there is no alternative host plan.
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National TeamEx-Bafana staffer Mali hits out at SAFA over World Cup bonus delays
Sinesipho Mali, who left his role as Head of Performance Analysis in July, says he has not been paid his World Cup bonus and never received an official team jersey.
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National TeamZungu challenges Jordaan for control of South African football
AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu will stand against incumbent Danny Jordaan for the presidency of the South African Football Association at Saturday's elective conference in Midrand.
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National TeamPitso Mosimane's South Africa squad recall list analysed
Pitso Mosimane's first South Africa squad includes recalls for players like Gift Links and Tshegofatso Mabasa, who were previously omitted under Hugo Broos.
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National TeamMosimane's Bafana era begins with Guinea AFCON qualifier at Orlando
South Africa's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign kicks off on 26 September under returning coach Pitso Mosimane, who has named a 35-man provisional squad for the Group D opener against Guinea.
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National TeamSAFA Told to Pay South Africa World Cup Bonuses or Face Action
South Africa's football association faces a demand to pay World Cup bonuses to the national team from a prominent political figure.
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National TeamSouth Africa World Cup bonus payments delayed by tax issues
South Africa's players and staff are still waiting for their 2026 FIFA World Cup bonuses nearly two months after the tournament, with SAFA citing complex tax compliance in the US and Mexico.
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National TeamPitso Mosimane selects first Bafana Bafana squad
New South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane names his first squad, mixing experience and youth for AFCON qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, plus an Egypt friendly.
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Match reportSouth Africa national team set for Egypt friendly in Cairo
South Africa national team to face Egypt in Cairo friendly on October 4, with Pitso Mosimane making debut as coach after 2026 World Cup campaign.
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National TeamSouth Africa still without coach ahead of World Cup qualifiers
South Africa's national team remains without a permanent head coach as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers loom, with Pitso Mosimane in talks for a return to the role.
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National TeamPitso Mosimane named new Bafana Bafana head coach
South Africa appoint three-time CAF Champions League winner Pitso Mosimane as national team coach following Hugo Broos's departure.
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National TeamSouth Africa's World Cup Prize Money Allocation Revealed
South Africa's FA will allocate over R100 million of its R218 million FIFA World Cup prize money to football development, with half the total sum going to the players and technical staff.
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Match reportSouth Africa draw Czechs 1-1 in World Cup qualifier
Teboho Mokoena's late penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic, keeping Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive in Group A.
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National TeamEx-Bafana Manager Tseka Owes SAFA R700 000
SAFA demands a R700 000 explanation from ex-Bafana Bafana manager Tseka, as the national team focuses on its World Cup campaign.
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National TeamMosimane back as South Africa coach for World Cup push
South Africa reappoint Pitso Mosimane as head coach ahead of September's World Cup qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea in Egypt.
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National TeamKolbe returns for South Africa vs New Zealand
Cheslin Kolbe has been recalled to the South Africa starting lineup for Saturday's must-win second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu also promoted.
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National TeamPitso Mosimane South Africa contract talks stall
South Africa's talks with Pitso Mosimane stall over coach's demands for a cut of SAFA's Standard Bank and Adidas sponsorship revenue.
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Match reportSouth Africa's World Cup journey halted by Canada in 2026
South Africa's 2026 World Cup campaign concluded with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Canada in Los Angeles, finishing second in their group.
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OpinionSouth Africa VAR Dispute Amid African Football Turmoil
South Africa's sports minister demands R13 million back from SAFA for unfulfilled VAR implementation, as Nigeria's World Cup failures spark governance crises across the continent.
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OpinionPitso Mosimane offered R10m to coach South Africa
SAFA approves Pitso Mosimane as South Africa's new coach with a R10m yearly offer, a figure debated in Parliament.
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National TeamSAFA governance failures stall Bafana Bafana
South Africa's national team faces administrative chaos as SAFA struggles with VAR funding and contract talks for coach Pitso Mosimane ahead of AFCON qualifiers.
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OpinionSouth Africa's Greatest Coaches Ranked
A look at the five most influential managers in Bafana Bafana history, from 1996 AFCON winner Clive Barker to current boss Hugo Broos who led the team to the 2026 World Cup knockout stages.
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National TeamSA Minister Demands VAR Money Back from FA
South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie has demanded the return of R30 million paid to the national football association for VAR, which has not been implemented for the new season.