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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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.
The Springboks are sharpening their defence ahead of Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Soweto, with wing Kurt Lee Arendse saying the hosts have worked extensively on limiting New Zealand’s dangerous attack. The rivals meet in Johannesburg on 5 September 2026 at 17:10, with the four Test series level at one win each and South Africa looking to take the advantage before the final match in the United States. Ticketmaster continues to list tickets for the FNB Stadium fixture, with official sales handled through authorised channels.
The Springboks have received a timely injury boost ahead of their opening Test against the All Blacks, with captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche both progressing well in their recovery and remaining in contention for selection. The teams meet at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, 22 August 2026, in the opening match of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones confirmed this week that both players had trained without any setbacks, giving the world champions renewed optimism ahead of one of the biggest fixtures on the international rugby calendar.
Golden Arrows produced the biggest upset of the 2026 MTN8 quarterfinals by defeating Kaizer Chiefs 1 nil at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, 9 August 2026. The victory sends Abafana Bes’thende into the semifinals, where they will face Mamelodi Sundowns, while defending champions Orlando Pirates have been drawn against Sekhukhune United. The result ends Chiefs’ MTN8 campaign at the first hurdle and completes the semifinal line up for South Africa’s premier knockout competition.
The Springboks are expected to welcome back captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and several experienced players when they face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The returning players have recovered from injury and are back in training ahead of South Africa’s opening Rugby Championship fixture.
Kaizer Chiefs have signed Tanzanian international defensive midfielder Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko from Azam FC, adding experience to their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Soweto club confirmed the transfer on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, with the 27 year old becoming the first Tanzanian footballer to join Amakhosi.
Orlando Pirates have confirmed an agreement to transfer Relebohile Mofokeng to Belgian Pro League side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, subject to the Bafana Bafana midfielder completing a medical and agreeing personal terms. The 21-year-old flew to Belgium after South Africa’s FIFA World Cup exit, with the move marking one of the biggest overseas transfers involving a current Pirates player.
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…