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Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has identified Eritrea striker Ali Sulieman as one of the main threats South Africa must contain when the teams meet in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Bafana Bafana opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2 to 1 victory over Guinea at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 26 September 2026. Goals from Ime Okon and substitute Samukele Kabini secured three points in Pitso Mosimane’s first match since returning as national team coach. The result puts South Africa at the top of Group D ahead of their next qualifier against Eritrea in Cairo on Wednesday, 30 September.

South African sports supporters have a full weekend of football, rugby and cricket from Friday, 25 September to Sunday, 27 September 2026, with three major fixtures taking place in Gauteng. Bafana Bafana host Guinea in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, while the Lions face Leinster in Johannesburg on the same day. On Sunday, the Proteas meet Australia in the second One Day International at the Wanderers, which will also host Cricket South Africa’s annual Pink Day fixture

Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand will host South Africa’s first international 24 hour motor race from 8 to 10 January 2027 after endurance racing organiser Creventic moved its scheduled Dubai event to Gauteng. The organiser confirmed the change on 18 September 2026, citing uncertainty in the Gulf region and its effect on transport planning and logistics costs. The event, officially named Michelin 24H Kyalami, will bring the Michelin 24H Series to Africa for the first time and return international endurance competition to the circuit after its previous event in 2023.

Australia’s cricket team is due to arrive in South Africa on Monday, 21 September 2026, ahead of a six match tour featuring three One Day Internationals and three Test matches against the Proteas. The ODI series begins in Durban on 24 September, with Johannesburg hosting the second match at the Wanderers on Sunday, 27 September. The Test series starts on 9 October and runs until 31 October, giving Gauteng cricket supporters a home fixture during the limited overs series before the teams move on to the longer format.

Kaizer Chiefs were held to a 0 to 0 draw by Golden Arrows at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Sunday, 20 September 2026, after Lebohang Maboe failed to convert a first half penalty. Golden Arrows goalkeeper Thakasani Mbanjwa saved the spot kick, while Chiefs goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner made an important save at the other end. The result leaves Amakhosi unbeaten in the Betway Premiership after seven matches but with four draws, as the Johannesburg club heads into the international break with 13 points

South Africa’s Proteas Women secured the T20 International series against Zimbabwe with an 80-run victory in Bulawayo on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, taking an unassailable 3 to 0 lead with two matches remaining. Wicketkeeper batter Karabo Meso scored her maiden international half-century, finishing unbeaten on 50, while captain Laura Wolvaardt struck a record 126 not out. Annerie Dercksen then claimed five wickets for 15 runs as South Africa dismissed Zimbabwe for 120 in 19.3 overs after posting 200 for one.

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says his team must overcome Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli at Loftus Versfeld in Tshwane on Saturday, 19 September 2026, before considering a possible FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain. The African and Asian champions will meet in a knockout fixture that could move Sundowns closer to facing the European champions. Williams said the immediate priority is beating Al Ahli, whose attacking players threaten Sundowns’ ambitions.

The Springboks have won the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 after beating the All Blacks 43 28 in Baltimore on Saturday, completing a turnaround that began after South Africa lost the opening Test at Ellis Park. The world champions won three consecutive matches against New Zealand in Cape Town, Soweto and the United States to secure the four Test series.

Kaizer Chiefs’ Betway Premiership match against Lamontville Golden Arrows has been moved from Durban to Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga,…