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.
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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
Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has questioned the South African Football Association’s decision to appoint Pitso Mosimane as the national team’s next head coach, warning that South African football could “go back five years” if the appointment goes ahead. The comments were made after SAFA’s National Executive Committee agreed to appoint Mosimane following Broos’ departure after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, contract negotiations remain ongoing, with issues including image rights delaying the official announcement. The developments come as Bafana Bafana prepare for the start of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, making the appointment of a new coach increasingly urgent.
Bafana Bafana’s historic FIFA World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday after South Africa suffered a 1-0 defeat to Canada in the Round of 32. A stoppage-time goal from Canada’s captain Stephen Eustáquio denied Hugo Broos’ side extra time and ended South Africa’s best-ever World Cup campaign.
South Africa has made football history after Bafana Bafana defeated South Korea 1-0 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup…
South Africa faces its biggest match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the early hours of Thursday morning when Bafana Bafana take on South Korea in a must-win Group A clash. The result will determine whether South Africa advances to the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time in the country’s history.
South Africa kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive after battling back to secure a 1-1 draw against Czechia in a crucial Group A encounter at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday. The result leaves Bafana Bafana with a chance of progressing to the knockout stages, but they will likely need a victory against South Korea in their final group match. The performance also provided a timely response to criticism following South Africa’s disappointing opening defeat to Mexico.
Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has reached a critical stage, with South Africa needing a victory against the Czech Republic to keep realistic hopes of reaching the knockout rounds alive. Following a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening Group A fixture, Hugo Broos’ side now finds itself under pressure ahead of Thursday’s clash in Atlanta.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has introduced mandatory hydration breaks in every match. While the rule is designed to support player welfare, it is also creating new opportunities for broadcasters and advertisers during football’s biggest tournament.