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Broos recalls the events in his ‘face-to-face meeting’ with Percy Tau
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed the difficult decision to exclude Percy Tau from the squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
“It’s good to be back in the team” – Makgopa Eager for Bafana Return
Evidence Makgopa is thrilled to be back in the Bafana Bafana squad after recovering from injury.
Sage Stephens describes his first Bafana call-up ‘a special moment’
Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens has responded to his first national team call-up describing it as a special moment and a big achievement coming at the later stage of his career.
Hugo Broos to resign if Bafana fail to qualify for AFCON
Hugo Broos says he will quit as Bafana boss if his side fail to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Broos singles out this Chiefs youngster ahead of AFCON qualifier
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes his influence has sparked a youth revolution in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
Bafana Bafana Suffer Injury Blow Ahead of AFCON Qualifier
South African winger Mihlali Mayambela has been ruled out of the upcoming qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan due to an injury sustained while playing for his Cypriot club Aris Limassol.
Cape Town gears up for Bafana Bafana’s vital AFCON clash
Cape Town is set to host the South Sudan national team as they prepare for a decisive 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Bafana Bafana on 19 November.
Bafana coach Hugo Broos still waiting to meet all PSL coaches
Bafana Bafana boss Hugo Broos is still waiting for the Premier Soccer League to convene a meeting with all 16 Betway Premiership head coaches.
Hugo Broos confident Bafana will qualify for AFCON despite missing key players
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos remains positive that South Africa will make it to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next year in Morocco despite the absence of veteran Themba Zwane and striker Lyle Foster.
Hugo Broos announces Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his 23-men squad that will take on Uganda on 15 November and South Sudan on 19 November.
Nasreddine Nabi: Gaston Sirino is good enough to play for Bafana Bafana
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says Gaston Sirino could still play for South Africa.
Zwane to Undergo Scans in Brazzaville
Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane was withdrawn from South Africa’s stalemate with Congo during their AFCON qualifier on Tuesday after going down on the pitch unopposed.
THE LOSS OF THEMBA ZWANE CONTRIBUTED IN BAFANA’S DRAW AGAINST CONGO
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes that the injury of Themba Zwane in the early stages contributed in their failure to collect all three points.
AFCON: Bafana Bafana held to draw in Congo
Bafana Bafana were held to a 1-1 draw against Congo in Brazzaville but are still in prime position to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Congo vs South Africa: Kick-off time, betting odds, players to watch & more!
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has emphasized that the team doesn’t require any additional motivation for their upcoming match against Congo.
Williams Warns of Tough Test for Bafana in Congo
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has cautioned his teammates against underestimating Congo Brazzaville ahead of their away match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Foster Out of Bafana Bafana Squad Due to Injury
Lyle Foster has been ruled out of Bafana Bafana’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo Brazzaville.
“Tuesday will be something else … ” Coach Hugo Broos ahead of Bafana Bafana’s clash with Congo
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has emphasized that the team doesn’t require any additional motivation for their upcoming match against Congo.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos raises pitch concerns amid AFCON qualification
With a dominant 5-0 win over Congo under their belt, Bafana Bafana are on the cusp of securing their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Lyle Foster injury blow as Bafana prepare for Congo clash
Lyle Foster’s injury has thrown a wrench into Bafana Bafana’s plans ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier return leg against Congo.
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.