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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos Sets Record Straight on Rayners’ AFCON snub
The coach revealed that the forward’s omission was largely due to health concerns at the time of selection.
Bafana Bafana: Gift Links’ strong form ignored as Hugo Broos phone call eludes him
Gift Links admits it’s difficult to be left in the dark over his continued absence from the Bafana Bafana set-up.
Hugo Broos: “We can’t go with the level we have now to the World Cup”
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits he may need to reconsider his striking options ahead of the World Cup.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos sees progress despite international friendly defeat to Panama
Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos said his side were “overpowered” by Panama in their 2-1 international friendly defeat at the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday.
Panama Edge Bafana Bafana Despite Mbokazi Stunner
Bafana Bafana will have work to do before heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after going down to a 2-1 defeat against Panama at a sold-out DHL Stadium.
Hugo Broos: “Seventy Percent of My Squad Is Already Decided”
Speaking ahead of their second international friendly against Panama in Cape Town, Broos revealed that the bulk of his squad selection is already decided, with only a few final spots still under consideration.
Bafana coach Hugo Broos Boasts Full Squad for Sold-Out Panama Clash
Hugo Broos says he has a full squad available as he prepares his team to face Panama for the second international friendly at the Cape Town Stadium.
Ime Okon Stresses Defensive Improvements Ahead of Panama Clash
Hugo Broos’ side were held to a 1-1 draw at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, despite dominating large spells of the game and creating several clear scoring opportunities.
Bafana Bafana coach lifts lid on Burnley forward Lyle Foster
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has admitted he expects more from Lyle Foster, branding the Burnley striker “lazy” after his performance in the 1–1 international friendly draw against Panama.
Panama coach demands higher level after Bafana Bafana draw
The two nations shared the spoils in an entertaining international friendly at Moses Mabhida Stadium and are set to face each other again in Cape Town on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hugo Broos encouraged by Bafana Bafana showing ahead of Cape Town rematch
South Africa dominated large spells of the encounter but were made to pay for a lack of cutting edge in front of goal, along with a costly defensive lapse in the first half. It was Panama who struck first
Missed chances cost Bafana Bafana in friendly draw with Panama
Hugo Broos’ side controlled large periods of the encounter and consistently found space behind Panama’s defence, yet a lack of clinical finishing proved costly. The result will be viewed as disappointing, particularly given that Panama sit 26 places higher
Bafana Bafana vs Panama: Preview, kick-off time, betting odds & more
Bafana Bafana’s road to the global stage begins in earnest this week, as they gear up for the FIFA World Cup with an intriguing international friendly against Panama. The clash against Los Canaleros is set for Friday, 27
International duo absent for Panama friendly, confirms Bafana coach Hugo Broos
Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed recent reporting that Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Bongokuhle Hlongwane will be absent from Friday’s friendly with Panama.
Unfazed: Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams Calm Under Pressure
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has welcomed the pressure that comes with performing in big games for his country.
Defender Ime Okon Relishes Special Bafana Moment Ahead of Panama Double-Header
The towering centre-back, who currently plays for Hannover 96 in Germany’s second tier, had been on the radar of head coach Hugo Broos for some time
“I will really observe every moment”– Broos lays down marker for Bafana stars
Bafana Bafana face central American country Panama in the first of two friendly matches during the international break at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday.
Relebohile Mofokeng Set for Central Role, Says Hugo Broos
Bafana coach Hugo Broos says Relebohile Mofokeng is most effective in a central position as he prepares his side to face Panama.
“I Was Always Ready” –Sekhukhune United goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner on Bafana Call-Up
Sekhukhune goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner say’s he grateful for the opportunity to represent Bafana and will be ready to perform for his country if called upon.
Hugo Broos dismisses retirement talk ahead of Panama test
Hugo Broos has dismissed talk of his Bafana Bafana exit ahead upcoming friendlies with Panama.
The South African men’s national soccer team, known as Bafana Bafana (meaning “The Boys” in Zulu), represents South Africa in international soccer and is managed by the South African Football Association, the sport’s governing body in the country. Their home ground is the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, and the team is a member of both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Bafana Bafana is among the most popular national teams in Africa, distinguished by their traditional yellow and green kits.
The team played its inaugural match in 1906 but returned to the international scene in 1992 after a 16-year FIFA ban and 40 years of effective suspension due to apartheid. South Africa has qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times: in 1998, 2002, and 2010, when it became the first African nation to host the tournament.
Although they won their final group stage match against France 2–1, they did not advance past the first round, making them the first host nation in World Cup history to exit at this stage, a fate later matched by Qatar in 2022. As of February 15, 2024, South Africa ranks 10th in Africa (CAF) and 58th in FIFA.
The team’s most significant accomplishment occurred in 1996 when they hosted and won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). They reached the final again in 1998 but were defeated by Egypt.
Prominent players in Bafana Bafana’s history include Benni McCarthy, the all-time top scorer with 31 goals, and Aaron Mokoena, who holds the record for the most caps with 107 appearances. Other notable players are Lucas Radebe, Doctor Khumalo, and Itumeleng Khune.