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South Africa’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Group D fixtures

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.

Old Firm again for Makhanya as Bafana Bafana hopefuls look to make their mark

It is another busy weekend for South Africa’s overseas-based players with some having enjoyed a Bafana Bafana call-up this week and others still looking to catch the eye of new national team coach Pitso Mosimane.

Big surprises in Pitso Mosimane’s first Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has named his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month, with a return to the team for a striker who last played for South Africa in 2021.

Will we find the next Mbekezeli Mbokazi or Shandre Campbell in Mozambique?

The last time South Africa were in Mozambique for the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifiers in 2024, there were players in the squad who have gone on to stardom overseas, raising the question of who we will see emerge this year.

The defender who is an absolute must for Bafana Bafana's 2027 AFCON qualifiers this month

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.

The Bolton Wanderers defender dreaming of playing for South Africa

Bolton Wanderers left-back Max Conway is hoping the fact his grandmother was born in South Africa could see him win a Bafana Bafana call-up in the future, though he looks to have been overlooked for Pitso Mosimane’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month.

Venue revealed for South Africa’s home 2027 AFCON qualifier against Guinea

South Africa will play their home 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace on September 26.

South Africa striker moves on loan to Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer

South Africa striker Lyle Foster celebrated his 26th birthday on Thursday by signing a loan deal with Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo.

Bafana Bafana secure third match in next FIFA window against African giants

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.

Mosimane returns: The numbers behind his first two Bafana spells and what they tell us

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?

South Africa finally appoint a new coach as 2027 AFCON qualifiers loom

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.

Lionel Messi never faced Bafana Bafana but does have South African connection

Lionel Messi never faced Bafana Bafana in his illustrious international career, but he did play against a South African team at Soccer City in 2018.

Orlando Pirates could bring up major milestone for South African clubs in CAF competitions

Four South African clubs will again enter the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup this season, one of them as the reigning champions of Africa.

Mofokeng set for Anderlecht derby as Dithejane and Makhanya face key tests

It will be another busy weekend for most of South Africa’s overseas contingent playing in major leagues. Here is a round-up of who is playing and when (kick-off times are South African).

MInd-blowing list of clubs South Africa's McCarthy will face in UEFA Champions League

The two South African players remaining in the UEFA Champions League learnt their fate in Thursday’s draw, and former Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy has been handed what can only be described as a dream ticket.

South Africans still in UEFA club competitions after defender advances in Champions League

South Africa will have at least one representative in the UEFA Champions League league phase this season after Azerbaijani side Sabah secured dramatic passage to the competition proper, but several other players could also get a chance.

The cup record Kaizer Chiefs hold which may never be beaten

Orlando Pirates may hold the record for the most consecutive MTN8 final appearances with four, but their cross-town rivals Kaizer Chiefs hold a South African top mark that may never be beaten.

Hugo Broos gives surprise warning as South Africa prepare to appoint Pitso Mosimane

Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has suggested that if Pitso Mosimane is named as the new coach of the side they will “go five years back in time” in a stunning rebuke of his proposed successor.

Golden Arrows stun Mamelodi Sundowns to put one foot in MTN8 final

Lamontville Golden Arrows shocked Mamelodi Sundowns by inflicting a first home defeat on the South African giants in over a year with a 1-0 success in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final in Atteridgeville on Sunday.

Why there will be hardly any football games for three weeks in September and October

Between September 20th and October 10th, many football leagues will come to a standstill. The Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Turkish Super Lig, Dutch Eredivisie, Danish Superliga, South African Betway Premiership... All coming to an abrupt, long halt. Why is that? Flashscore tells you.

No Puso, no party: How Lewandowski is helping red-hot South African score goals

Puso Dithejane was on target again for Chicago Fire as he netted in their 2-1 win over Orlando City to make it six wins in a row for his side, and admitted he is learning a lot from Polish legend Robert Lewandowski, who recently joined the club from Barcelona.

Danish giants FC Copenhagen complete transfer of South African winger

Who are the South African footballers plying their trade in North Africa?

South African star sets Chicago on Fire with huge win over Mexican giants

Puso Dithejane scored twice to hand Chicago Fire one of their biggest victories in recent years as they defeated Mexican side Cruz Azul 2-1 to advance in the Leagues Cup, at the same time knocking out one of the favourites for the competition.