May 2026 – Soccer

Local PSL May 31, 2026

Cedric Kaze hints at quick PSL return after Kaizer Chiefs departure

Former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has revealed that he could be back in the Betway Premiership soon having opened discussions with a PSL club. The Burundian tactician recently left Naturena alongside Khalil Ben Youssef after the expiry of…

Tebogo Mokoena and Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns celebrates victory during the CAF Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg final match between AS FAR and Mamelodi Sundowns at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 24 May 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Local PSL May 31, 2026

Themba Zwane pens new one-year contract extension with Mamelodi Sundowns

Themba Zwane has been handed a one-year contract extension by CAF Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns. The 36-year-old Bafana Bafana international playmaker has spent 15 successful years with the Brazilians following his transfer from Vardos FC in 2011. He…

International World Cup May 31, 2026

Hugo Broos backs World Cup-bound Lyle Foster to rediscover goal-scoring form

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says Lyle Foster needs to rediscover his confidence heading into the World Cup. The 25-year-old striker was selected as part of Broos' final 26-man squad set to face Mexico, the Czech Republic and South…

International World Cup May 30, 2026

Blunt Bafana Bafana held by Nicaragua in disappointing World Cup send-off

Bafana Bafana's final home send-off before the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in frustration on Friday night, as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Nicaragua. Facing the world's 131st-ranked nation, South Africa were expected to deliver a…

All news International May 29, 2026

Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross reveals strong mindset after shock Bafana Bafana selection

Kaizer Chiefs defender Bradley Cross says he is blocking out social media chatter after earning a place in Bafana Bafana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Cedric Kaze, coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Lamontville Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 20 January 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Local PSL May 29, 2026

Departed Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze reflects on exit after CAF qualification success

Kaizer Chiefs’ decision to part ways with the technical team that helped engineer an improved season has left Cedric Kaze with mixed emotions.

Olwethu Makhanya during the Bafana Bafana Trainingat Orlando Amstel Arena the 28 May 2026 in Soweto ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

All news International May 29, 2026

World Cup-bound Olwethu Makhanya sets the scene for Bafana’s Mexico showdown

Olwethu Makhanya has offered some insight into what Bafana can expect when they start their World Cup against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

Brandon Petersen of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 26 April 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

All news International May 28, 2026

“I couldn’t decide on him in two days” – Hugo Broos defends Brandon Petersen’s FIFA World Cup squad omission

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has detailed his reasoning for omitting Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen for his 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.

Cyril Ramaphosa (President of South Africa), Hugo Broos (coach of South Africa), Dr Danny Jordaan (SAFA President), Gayton McKenzie (Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa), Bertha Peace Mabe (Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture) and Lydia Monyepao (SAFA CEO) with the players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South Africa Team Announcement and Send Off at Sefako M Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria on the 27 May 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

All news International May 28, 2026

Bafana Bafana set to face Jamaica in final friendly before World Cup – reports

Bafana have reportedly lined up a friendly with Jamaica as they step up preparations for the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Andile Mncube with Tim Sukazi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South Africa Team Announcement and Send Off at Sefako M Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria on the 27 May 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

All news International May 28, 2026

TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi: Bafana can spring a few surprises at the World Cup

TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi believes that Bafana Bafana will be “a surprise package” at the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup.