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Bafana Bafana: Orlando Pirates Striker Steps In as Injured Rayners Misses Key World Cup Qualifiers

Hugo Broos bids farewell after officially parting ways with Bafana Bafana

Hugo Broos has bid farewell to South Africa after officially ending his tenure as head coach of Bafana Bafana. The Belgian mentor made history by leading Bafana to the knockout round of the FIFA 2026 World Cup after two…

Sokhna Nogaye Tall Pene of Senegal challenged by Valerie Nekesa (l) and Fasila Adhiambo of Kenya (r) during the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations football match between Senegal and Kenya at Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 28 July 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

WAFCON 2026: Senegal Beat Kenya to Keep Quarter-Final Hopes Alive

Senegal revived their quarter-final hopes with a determined 1-0 victory over Kenya thanks to Seynabou Mbengue’s first-half goal.

Sanaa Mssoudy of Morocco celebrates goal with teammates during the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations match between Morocco and Algeria at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 30 July 2026 BackpagePix/Nabil Ramdani

International WAFCON July 31, 2026

WAFCON 2026:Late Mssoudy Goal Fires Morocco Past Algeria

Morocco made it two wins from two matches after Sanaa Mssoudy scored a late winner to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Algeria.

All news International July 31, 2026

Olwethu Makhanya joins Rangers on a four-year deal

Scottish giants Rangers have completed the signing of South African defender Olwethu Makhanya on a four-year contract.

Chantelle Louise of Ghana celebrates goal with teammates during the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations match between Ghana and Cape Verde at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 29 July 2026 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix

International WAFCON July 30, 2026

WAFCON 2026: Ghana Cruise Past Cape Verde 2-0 to Make Winning Start in Group D

Ghana also began their Group D campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Cape Verde, making the most of their experience against the tournament newcomers.

Marie Gisele Divine Ngah Manga of Cameroon awarded TotalEnergies Player of the Match during the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations match between Cameroon and Mali at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 29 July 2026 ©Nour Aknajja/BackpagePix

International WAFCON July 30, 2026

WAFCON 2026: Ngah Manga’s Brace Hands Cameroon Crucial Victory Over Mali

The Indomitable Lionesses edged Mali in a thrilling contest.

Dr Desiree Ellis coach of South Africa during the Women's Africa Cup Of Nations South Africa Press Conference on the 26 July 2026 at Labi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

International WAFCON July 29, 2026

‘The next match is a must-win game’ – Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis

Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has challenged her team to bounce back from defeat to Tanzania in their opening Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Temwa Chawinga of Malawi celebrates goal with team players during the 2026 Womens Africa Cup of Nations football match between Nigeria and Malawi at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 28 July 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

International WAFCON July 29, 2026

WAFCON: Malawi stun champions Nigeria while Zambia demolish Egypt

In one of the biggest upsets in WAFCON history, debutants Malawi delivered a stunning 3-2 victory over 10-time champions Nigeria in their Group C opener in Rabat. After a tense, goalless first half, the match exploded late in the…

Karabo Dhlamini of South Africa challenged by Enekia Kasonga Lunyamila of Tanzania during the Women's Africa Cup Of Nations match between South Africa and Tanzania on the 27July 2026 at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

International WAFCON July 28, 2026

WAFCON 2026: Banyana stunned by Tanzania in disappointing opener

South Africa’s defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations began in frustrating fashion as Banyana Banyana suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in their Group B opener at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Morocco.

Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed recent reporting that Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Bongokuhle Hlongwane will be absent from Friday's friendly with Panama.

Featured International July 27, 2026

Mbekezeli Mbokazi faces lengthy lay-off after serious thigh injury sidelines Bafana star

Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi will be out for an extended period with a serious thigh injury sustained in training with MLS outfit Chicago Fire. Chicago head coach Gregg Berhalter confirmed the 20-year-old sustained the injury during a training…