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Ryan Ogam’s late strike saves Kenya against Eritrea in 2027 AFCON qualifier
Dennis Mabuka · 2 hours ago
Kenya national team youngster Ryan Ogam scored late on to help struggling Harambee Stars secure a 1-1 draw against Eritrea in their matchday one of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.
Bafana Bafana's new Mosimane era begins with crucial win over Guinea
Nick Said · 3 hours ago
Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini were the unlikely goalscorers as South Africa claimed what could prove to be a crucial 2-1 home win over Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
South Africa aim to preserve proud home record in AFCON qualifiers
Nick Said · 13 hours ago
South Africa will defend a proud home record in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying when they welcome Guinea to Orlando Stadium on Saturday for coach Pitso Mosimane’s first game of his third spell in charge of the side.
Why Guinea are among Bafana Bafana's toughest African opponents ever
Nick Said · 2 days ago
Fans might expect Bafana Bafana to easily beat Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, but history suggests an altogether different scenario, with the West Africans traditionally among their toughest opponents.
‘Nobody works for free’: McCarthy hits out at Kenya FA for salary delay and no visa
Dennis Mabuka · 3 days ago
Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has come out to reveal two key issues that could derail his job as the head of the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers starting in September.
Orlando Pirates star replaces Lebo Maboe in Bafana Bafana squad
Nick Said · 4 days ago
Kaizer Chiefs star Lebo Maboe has been forced to withdraw from the Bafana Bafana squad that will start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign against Guinea on Saturday.
South Africa’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Group D fixtures
Nick Said · 4 days ago
South Africa begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign on Saturday with a clash against Guinea in Group D that is a vital match-up first up for new coach Pitso Mosimane.
‘Sometimes you need a sangoma next to you’ – Pitso Mosimane
Nick Said · 4 days ago
One of the big decisions for new Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane will be whether to play the ultra-attacking Kamogelo Sebelebele at right-back or the more defence-minded Thabang Matuludi against Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.
Resurgent Singh ready to seize Bafana opportunity ahead of 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Nick Said · 5 days ago
Luther Singh is delighted to be back in the Bafana Bafana set-up and says he never lost hope that he would represent the national team again.
What should we expect from Bafana Bafana under new coach Pitso Mosimane?
Nick Said · 5 days ago
A new era begins this week when Pitso Mosimane returns for a third spell in charge of Bafana Bafana and leads the team in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
Why now for Bafana Bafana returnee Luther Singh as former coach backs 'lethal' winger
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
One of the standout names in the Bafana Bafana squad named by returning coach Pitso Mosimane on Thursday was Luther Singh, who has not kicked a ball for the national team in over five years.
The defender who is an absolute must for Bafana Bafana's 2027 AFCON qualifiers this month
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
With Mbekezeli Mbokazi sidelined through a thigh injury, it would be fair to say that Olwethu Makhanya is South Africa’s most accomplished centre-back heading into their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea later this month.
Mosimane includes several new and old names in Bafana Bafana preliminary squad
Nick Said · 3 weeks ago
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has named a preliminary squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea later this month, including several interesting choices.
Venue revealed for South Africa’s home 2027 AFCON qualifier against Guinea
Nick Said · 3 weeks ago
South Africa will play their home 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace on September 26.
Bafana Bafana secure third match in next FIFA window against African giants
Nick Said · 3 weeks ago
South Africa have lined up a friendly international against Egypt in Cairo on October 4, an old foe against whom they have enjoyed good success in the past.
Watch: Mofokeng scores again in Belgium as excellent form continues
Nick Said · 3 weeks ago
Relebohile Mofokeng was on target again for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise as his fine form continued, a boost for new Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.
Mosimane returns: The numbers behind his first two Bafana spells and what they tell us
Nick Said · 3 weeks ago
Pitso Mosimane has returned to the helm of South African football for what is a third spell in charge of the side, but what do his numbers tell us about his first two stints in charge?
Olunga returns as Benni McCarthy unveils Kenya squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Dennis Mabuka · 3 weeks ago
Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has unveiled his provisional squad ahead of their opening back-to-back fixtures in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, against Eritrea and Guinea in September.
South Africa finally appoint a new coach as 2027 AFCON qualifiers loom
Nick Said · 3 weeks ago
South Africa have appointed Pitso Mosimane for a third spell in charge of the national team just three weeks before they start their bid for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Hugo Broos expected to leave Bafana Bafana role when contract expires on Friday
Nick Said · one month ago
Hugo Broos is expected to call time on his role as head coach of Bafana Bafana on Friday, but it is unlikely that a new coach will be named straight away.
