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(L-r) Lydia Monyepao, SAFA CEO, Danny Jordaan, SAFA President, Pitso Mosimane, South Africa Head Coach, Linda Zwane, SAFA Vice President and Molefi Ntseki, SAFA Technical Director during the Bafana Bafana Press Conference at SAFA House in Johannesburg on 01 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Pitso Mosimane names strong squad to face Guinea and Eritrea

New Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has announced his first preliminary squad ahead of the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Bafana also have an international friendly lined up against Egypt, also away from home, on October 4.…

Burnley and Leeds United have been promoted back to the Premier League after both teams secured victories in the English Championship on Monday.

Bafana striker Lyle Foster joins Houston Dynamo on loan

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster has joined Major Soccer League side Houston Dynamo on loan from Burnley.

South Africa players during the Bafana Bafana Trainingat Orlando Amstel Arena the 28 May 2026 in Soweto ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

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SAFA Confirms Bafana Bafana Friendly Against Egypt Next Month

The South African Football Association has revealed that Bafana Bafana will face Egypt in an international friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on 4 October.

Molefi Ntseki, SAFA Technical Director during the Bafana Bafana Press Conference at SAFA House in Johannesburg on 01 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

All news International September 2, 2026

Molefi Ntseki Reveals Why SAFA Chose Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana Coach

SAFA Technical Director Molefi Ntseki has explained the appointment of Pitso Mosimane as new Bafana Bafana head coach.

Danny Jordaan, SAFA President during the Bafana Bafana Press Conference at SAFA House in Johannesburg on 01 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

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BAFANA BAFANA: Danny Jordaan sets 2030 World Cup as Bafana Bafana’s ultimate target under Mosimane

SAFA president Danny Jordaan has identified the 2030 World Cup as the defining objective of Pitso Mosimane’s return as Bafana Bafana head coach, while demanding consistent success in Africa’s leading competitions.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

All news International September 1, 2026

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement: ‘The time has come’

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on one of the greatest careers in the history of the game.

Teboho Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns (c) celebrates goal with teammates during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 26 August 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

All news International August 28, 2026

Mamelodi Sundowns Set for First-Ever Clash Against Al Ahli in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns will host AFC Champions League winners Al Ahli Saudi FC in the FIFA African Asian-Pacific Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 19 September.

All news International August 25, 2026

Hugo Broos Warns Bafana Bafana Could ‘Go Back Five Years’ Under Pitso Mosimane

Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has warned South Africa could “go back five years” if Pitso Mosimane is appointed as head coach of the national team.

Foster Lyle of South Africa reacts during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Nicaragua at Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto on the 29 May 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

All news International August 25, 2026

TRANSFER NEWS: Lyle Foster could be sold as Burnley consider squad tweaks

Burnley manager Nicky Hayen has admitted the club could sell Lyle Foster before the transfer window closes, with the South African striker among three players whose futures are uncertain at Turf Moor.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Puso Dithejane #12 of Chicago Fire celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the MLS match between Orlando City SC and Chicago Fire FC at Inter&Co Stadium on August 19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

International Soccer August 20, 2026

What red-hot Dithejane is learning from ‘legend’ Lewandowski at Chicago Fire

Puso Dithejane is enjoying a purple patch in front of goal, and the South African sensation is revealing just how much he is learning from one of football’s greatest strikers. Dithejane has been among the standout performers for Chicago…