Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos remains confident of his side’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
Evidence Makgopa has been called up to replace the injured Iqraam Rayners for Bafana’s crucial upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Zimbabwe and Rwanda.
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa has urged the club’s loyal supporters to keep the faith following their painful Carling Knockout Cup exit.
Sekhukhune United veteran striker Bradley Grobler expressed surprise at being named Man of the Match following his side’s 3–1 Carling Knockout loss to Golden Arrows on Saturday.
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has been forced into late changes to his 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic, following injuries to key players Cyriel Dessers and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
South Africa’s U-20 national team clinched a dramatic 2–1 victory over the United States in Rancagua on Sunday, sealing their place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 knockout rounds for the first time since 2009.
Chelsea have been dealt a fresh injury blow after captain Reece James withdrew from the England squad.
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has stepped forward to defend goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari following a controversial moment where the player refused to be substituted late in their Carling Knockout Cup loss to Stellenbosch FC.
Orlando Pirates’ journey in the Carling Knockout continues, though not without a scare, after they secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Siwelele FC in the first round clash at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates winger Deon Hotto has given full credit to Siwelele FC, praising their tactical setup following the Buccaneers’ hard-fought 1-0 victory in the opening round of the Carling Knockout.
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admits only time will tell if Relebohile Mofokeng will be fit to turn out for Bafana next week.
Carling Knockout holders Magesi were paired with MTN8 winners Orlando Pirates in the quarter finals of the annual cup competition.