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Linda Motlhalo: The South African magican nicknamed 'Ronaldinho' is Morocco's nightmare

Four years after denying the Lionesses of Atlas the continental title, Linda Motlhalo once again crosses paths with Morocco in the quarter-finals of WAFCON. Leading an ambitious South African team, the centurion playmaker is determined to work her magic at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium.

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Records of Pirates, Chiefs and Sundowns in the MTN8 make for fascinating reading

The MTN8 kicks off on Saturday and among the favourites will be the so-called ‘Big Three’ in South African football: Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Who is the one legendary South African coach not to lift the MTN8 since 2008?

There have been 16 different coaches who have led their teams to glory in the MTN8 since the competition was first played in its current guise in 2008, and until recently, no tactician had managed the feat twice.

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Ludwig, Kgatlana look ahead to South Africa’s crunch Morocco clash at WAFCON

South Africa’s players are looking only forward as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in Rabat on Saturday, a crunch clash for both sides.

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Kgatlana the hero as South Africa squeeze into Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals

South Africa squeezed into the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in Casablanca on Tuesday, but they face the daunting prospect of hosts Morocco in the last eight.

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South Africans go head-to-head in UEFA Champions League as Mofokeng faces tough test

There could be three South Africans involved in UEFA Champions League action this week, including two who could go head-to-head in one tie, as Relebohile Mofokeng prepares to make his bow in Europe’s elite club competition.

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Banyana Banyana's Group B permutations at WAFCON ahead of crunch clash with Burkina Faso

South Africa must beat Burkina Faso in Casablanca on Tuesday to have any chance of reaching the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with their hopes also relying on the outcome of the other Group B fixture between Ivory Coast and Tanzania.

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South Africa snatch a draw against Ivory Coast at WAFCON after scoring in the 99th minute

South Africa managed to secure a miraculous draw against Côte d’Ivoire thanks to a goal scored in the 99th minute, after having a goal ruled out for offside five minutes earlier. The two sides drew 2–2 – a result that did not go Reynald Pedros’s players’ way, but which keeps both nations in contention for the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Banyana battle back for draw as Magaia proves the hero with last minute goal

Hildah Magaia equalised with virtually the last kick of the game to keep South Africa’s hopes alive at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as they came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ivory Coast in Casablanca on Friday.

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Scottish giants Rangers confirm signing of South Africa defender on four-year contract

Rangers have confirmed the signing of South Africa international defender Olwethu Makhanya on a four-year deal, with an option for an additional season.

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South Africa's must-win WAFCON clash against Ivory Coast: The facts and stats

South Africa will look to history for some comfort when they face Ivory Coast in their must-win second Group B game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca on Friday.

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‘It’s worrying clubs can play in the PSL while operating out of the boot of a car’ – Roger de Sa

South African Roger de Sa is a vastly experienced coach on the African continent and beyond, and in this interview with Flashscore reflects on Bafana Bafana’s World Cup campaign, the impact of CAF Interclub football on South African players, Orlando Pirates’ title prospects and the decline of traditional development clubs in the domestic game.

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Olwethu Makhanya would add to Glasgow Rangers' mixed history with South African players

Scottish Premier League side Glasgow Rangers are expected to announce the signing of Bafana Bafana defender Olwethu Makhanya in the coming days, and will hope he is more successful than their most recent South Afircan recruit.

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Banyana Banyana stunned by Tanzania as WAFCON campaign gets off to rocky start

Tanzania caused the first major upset of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over South Africa in their Group B clash in Casablanca on Monday.

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Ghana’s World Cup from the inside: Roger de Sa on injuries, VAR and restoring confidence

South African Roger de Sa was a key assistant to Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz at the 2026 World Cup and lifts the lid on a difficult preparation for the tournament that ultimately ended with a “satisfactory” result.

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What was Bafana Bafana's official final position out of 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup?

Though there is no official presentation, South Africa’s record at the 2026 World Cup has placed them joint 25th out of the 48 teams that competed in the United States, Mexico and Canada this year.

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Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali returns to Chippa United after failed transfer

Stanley Nwabali has returned to South African top-flight side Chippa United five months after announcing his departure in anticipation of a move that never materialised.

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Who was Jayden Adams, the tragic South African footballer whose death touched the world?

The outpouring of grief around the world following the sudden passing of Jayden Adams shows the sense of shock at the loss of a 25-year-old who appeared to have the world at his feet.

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South African football in shock as 2026 World Cup star passes away

South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who featured in all three of his side’s group stages games at the World Cup, has passed away, a family spokesperson has confirmed, though details around his death have yet to be released.

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Coach Hugo Broos finally confirms he is leaving South Africa job

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has confirmed his departure after ⁠a fortnight of uncertainty over whether the 74-year-old would stay on after the country reached ‌the World Cup knockout stages for the first time.

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SAFA President Jordaan leaves all options open with regards Hugo Broos' future

South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan will have a conversation with Hugo Broos over his future involvement with the national team, but says for now there are no firm plans in place.

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Orlando Pirates’ Mofokeng set for move to top Belgian side on four-year deal

South Africa playmaker Relebohile Mofokeng is set to join Belgian side Royale Union St Gilloise on a four-year contract from Orlando Pirates, according to reports in that country.

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South Africa coach Hugo Broos on his future, lessons learnt and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa coach Hugo Broos remained non-committal about his future, even if he has said previously that he is going on pension after the World Cup.

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ICC approve qualification path for LA Games, Australia & New Zealand ‌vying for one spot

Reigning world champions India, Britain, South Africa ⁠and hosts the United States are set to feature in the men's Twenty20 competition when cricket ‌returns to the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, ‌according to a qualification pathway approved by ‌the International Olympic Committee (IOC).