Bafana Bafana

Bafana Must Do Better at Keeping Possession – and Veldwijk Could Prove a Key Implement

Much has been said and written of Bafana Bafana’s unpalatable loss to Cote’ d’Ivoire in their first Group D clash, with the general consensus intimating that, outside the glaring defensive errors, Stuart Baxter’s charges could have retai...

Katlego Mereko·over 4 years ago

Bafana Perfect Baxter’s Tactics…And Other Tweaks That Helped Win Against The Pharaohs

For many South Africans, it sure is a queer feeling going into a new week at the back of an impressive and equally important Bafana Bafana win. Thanks to a late-show sucker-punch from reigning PSL Player of the Season, Thembinkosi Lorch,...

Katlego Mereko·over 4 years ago

"They believe they can win the title" - Morena Ramoreboli

Ahead of the Cosafa Cup semi-final clash against Zambia on Friday evening, Bafana Bafana coach Morena Ramoreboli has revealed that there's a sudden belief from his troops that they can win the Cosafa Cup tournament.

Neo Poho·5 months ago

Paying Tribute to John Moeti

After the passing of Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana legend John Moeti on Monday morning, the football fraternity has been sending in their deepest condolences to the Moeti family and also paying tribute to one who they describe was a ...

Neo Poho·10 months ago

Police Minister to give an update on Senzo Meyiwa's case.

Police Minister Bheki Cele and national commissioner Khehla Sithole are set to give an update on on the Murder investigation of football sensation Senzo Meyiwa this afternoon.

Phumzile Mavimbela·about 3 years ago

Weekend Round Up

Bafana Bafana went haed on head with Sao Tome and Prince at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on friday evening for the Africa Cup Of Nations 2022 qualifiers. Bafana took 2-0 victory win. The two are schduled to meet oat the Nelson Mandela Bay ...

Phumzile Mavimbela·about 3 years ago

Saleng, Mailula and Tau make it to Bafana's final squad for AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has selected 8 players from Mamelodi Sundowns in his final Bafana Bafana squad for the back-to-back Afcon qualifiers matches against Liberia.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

"I expect Bafana Bafana to win both games" - Mark Fish

Bafana Bafana legend Mark Fish has expressed his delight at the squad Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has selected for the back-to-back African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Liberia on the 24th of March and 28th of March respectively

Neo Poho·9 months ago

"If it means we must enact a law to enforce parity, we shall do so" - Minister Zizi Kodwa

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa has not ruled out the possibility of legislation to enforce equal payment for national sports codes.

Neo Poho·about 2 months ago

#PlayOfTheWeek

It’s been another week of great human spirit and triumph in the world of sport and as would be expected, we were not short of magic. We saw Cristiano Ronaldo break yet another world record and be awarded the Guinness world record fo...

@fentselite_·about 2 years ago

Bafana Bafana prepare for Liberia ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana have started with their preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Liberia on Friday the 24th of March and Tuesday the 28th of March respectively.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

Weekend Roundup: Bafana Bafana Fails To Qualify For AFCON 2021.

Bafana Bafana has failed to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup Of Nations. This follows them loosing 2-0 to Sudan on Sunday their final Group C match in Omdurman.

Phumzile Mavimbela ·over 2 years ago

SA among 5 other nations in the bid to host 2025 AFCON

CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that South Africa, Algeria, Benin, Morocco, Nigeria and Zambia are all in a bid to replace Guinea and host the 2025 African Cup of Nations.

Neo Poho·11 months ago

Must win clash for Bafana Bafana in Monrovia

After a shocking 2-2 draw against Liberia in the AFCON qualifier at the Orlando Stadium on Friday night, Bafana Bafana will have to defeat the West African side on Tuesday night to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Africa Cup o...

Neo Poho·8 months ago

"Bafana's win has put our footprint back into Africa" - Tebogo Moloi

Following their 2-1 victory over Liberia away from home on Tuesday in Monrovia Bafana Bafana have qualified for the Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Neo Poho·8 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Anele, dies in tragic Car Accident

On Monday morning the South African football comunity woke up to terrible news as Police confirmed the death 33-year old Mamelodi Sundowns defender Anele Ngcongca, following a car accident in the early hours of the morning.

Phumzile Mavimbela·about 3 years ago

Bafana Bafana's biggest absentees in the provincial squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has picked his Bafana Bafana preliminary squad to take on Liberia later this month with only one Kaizer Chiefs player being selected, while there are Pirates and Sundowns players aplenty in the 35 man ...

Neo Poho·9 months ago

Baxter’s Lack of Imagination Will Be His Own Undoing at Bafana

Of four Nigeria defenders, three were taller than our lankiest attacker, Lebogang Mothiba, and yet Bafana Bafana’s main attacking outlet in Wednesday’s AFCON quarterfinal clash was hoofing obscure long balls upfront, to very little succe...

Katlego Mereko·over 4 years ago

Hugo Broos announces his squad ahead of Namibia and DR Congo friendlies

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his Bafana Bafana squad ahead of next month's friendly matches against Namibia and DR Congo.

Neo Poho·3 months ago

Hugo Broos names his squad to face Morocco

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his 23-man squad to face Morocco in the final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on the 17th of June 2023 at the FNB Stadium.

Neo Poho·6 months ago

"It will be a mental struggle in both games" - Hugo Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed how important it is for his side to win the two AFCON qualifying matches against Liberia in a bid to position themselves for qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

Former Bafana Bafana head coach Clive Barker has died

Former Bafana Bafana head coach Clive Barker has died after suffering from Lewy Body Dementia.

Neo Poho·6 months ago

Bafana Bafana conclude preparations ahead of the Liberia clash

Bafana Bafana will conclude their preparations ahead of the much anticipated AFCON qualifier match against Liberia on Friday night at the Orlando Stadium.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

"This is the Percy Tau that I like" - Hugo Broos

Ahead of the must win group K AFCON qualifier against Liberia on Friday night, Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is delighted with Al Ahly's Percy Tau's level of play.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

Tau, Le Roux, Blom and Hlongwane yet to join Bafana Bafana ahead of Morocco test

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that Percy Tau, Luke Le Roux and MLS duo of Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Njabulo Blom have yet to arrive in camp.

Neo Poho·6 months ago

Bafana Bafana crumble in the second half

A disappointing second half display from Bafana Bafana saw Liberia salvage a 2-2 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Orlando Stadium on Friday night.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

"We are very proud of him" - Ronwen Williams

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has revealed that Percy Tau's success will inspire a lot of players within the South African football landscape.

Neo Poho·6 months ago

Bafana Bafana bounce back in Monrovia to book AFCON spot

Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations following a 2-1 win over Liberia in Monrovia.

Neo Poho·8 months ago

Bafana Bafana defeated Morocco to go on top of group K

Bafana Bafana humbled Morocco in the last match of the 2023 AFCON qualifier by claiming a famous 2-1 victory at the FNB Stadium on Saturday night.

Neo Poho·6 months ago

SAFA announces the launch of the Clive Barker Academy

The South African Football Association (SAFA) have announced the launch of the SAFA Academy, which has been named after legendary Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker.

Neo Poho·3 months ago

Lebogang Manyama hangs his boots

Former Bafana Bafana, Ajax Cape Town, Cape Town City and Kaizer Chiefs forward Lebogang Manyama has called time on his career at the tender age of 32.

Neo Poho·5 months ago

The FNB Stadium will host Bafana Bafana against Morocco

Bafana Bafana will play their last AFCON qualifier match against Morocco on the 17th of June 2023 at the FNB Stadium after SAFA and the Stadium Management confirmed the announcement on Tuesday the 23rd of May 2023.

Neo Poho·7 months ago

Bafana Bafana set to face Nigeria, Benin, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Lesotho in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Bafana Bafana have been drawn in group C alongside Nigeria, Rwanda, Benin, Zimbabwe and Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Neo Poho·5 months ago

Amakhosi midfielder receives Bafana Bafana call-up

Kaizer Chiefs winger Pule Mmodi has been called up by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to replace the injured Themba Zwane for the upcoming Bafana Bafana international friendlies.

Neo Poho·3 months ago

Hugo Broos pleased with Bafana Bafana's AFCON opponents

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed that he is pleased with the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) draw that pitted South Africa with Tunisia, Mali and Namibia in Group E for the tournament in January in Côte d'Ivoire. 

Neo Poho·about 2 months ago

Bafana Bafana aim to cause an upset in Abdjan

Bafana Bafana will look to cause an upset when they face Ivory Coast in an international friendly match at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Tuesday evening.

Neo Poho·about 2 months ago

Mamelodi Sundowns take aim at TS Galaxy in the last 16 of the Carling Knockout Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns will travel to the Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday night to face TS Galaxy in the last 16 of the Carling Knockout Cup.

Neo Poho·about 2 months ago