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National TeamBenni McCarthy faces South Africa as Kenya coach in Afcon qualifier
South African legend Benni McCarthy will lead Kenya against his homeland in a key 2027 Afcon qualifier, with the match set for Orlando Amstel Arena.
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National TeamMokoena leads South Africa's CAF Awards nominations
Teboho Mokoena is nominated for both African Player of the Year and InterClub Player of the Year, headlining a strong South African contingent including Ronwen Williams and Khuliso Mudau.
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PreviewSouth Africa lineup set for Kenya AFCON qualifier
South Africa have confirmed their starting lineup ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Kenya at home on November 11.
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National TeamSouth Africa stars deliver goals and assists in club action
South Africa's internationals were in fine form for their clubs, scoring goals and providing assists ahead of the national team's key home qualifier against Kenya next week.
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National TeamAfrica Cup of Nations to stay on two-year cycle after CAF vote
The Confederation of African Football has voted unanimously to keep its flagship tournament on a biennial schedule, a decision that secures more frequent major tournament football for South Africa and its players.
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National TeamSouth Africa to host Kenya in November AFCON qualifiers
South Africa will host Kenya on November 11 in the first of two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the return fixture in Nairobi four days later.
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National TeamMosimane selects Bafana squad for Kenya qualifiers based on merit
Pitso Mosimane has announced his preliminary squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Kenya, emphasising a selection based purely on form and fitness.
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National TeamDoctor Khumalo takes SAFA technical committee role
South Africa legend Doctor Khumalo is appointed vice-chair of SAFA's technical committee to help guide the national teams' development.
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National TeamMosimane's second Bafana squad silences favouritism concerns
Pitso Mosimane's latest 34-man preliminary selection for South Africa's AFCON qualifiers against Kenya is built on merit, with returning players and new faces countering earlier fears about club bias.
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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.
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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.