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Foster backed to lead Bafana vs Mexico

South Africa are preparing for their long-awaited return to the world stage, and all eyes are firmly fixed on Burnley striker Lyle Foster. After a testing period for both club and country, the forward is being tipped to spearhead Hugo Bross’ attack in their high-stakes opener against tournament co-hosts Mexico.

Mbule career at risk - 'He needs to fix his head'

Former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Manqoba Ngwenya, who was no stranger to controversy during his own career, has issued a stark warning to 'Master Chef' by suggesting the 28-year-old midfielder's professional career is on the brink of a premature end after the Bucs decided to not extend his stay beyond a single season.

Relebohile Mofokeng and Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana

Mofokeng backed to shine for Bafana at World Cup

Former South Africa international Reneilwe Letsholonyane believes the 21-year-old midfielder has all the tools to become a breakout star at the upcoming global showpiece. The Orlando Pirates sensation enters the tournament with high expectations following a domestic treble-winning season with the Buccaneers.

Broos on facing Mexico in front of 90,000 El Tri fans - 'My players have never played in this kind of situation before'

The South Africa coach has admitted that his squad is entering uncharted territory as they prepare to face the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts in a daunting opening fixture at the legendary Estadio Azteca on Thursday to kick off the global showpiece in front of an expected capacity, partisan crowd.

SportyTV assembles Bafana royalty for landmark R10 World Cup broadcast

Benni McCarthy, Aaron Mokoena and Quinton Fortune to lead studio coverage as SportyTV offers South Africans the complete World Cup experience for just R10.

Bafana's physicality under scrutiny - 'Can they compete against bigger opponents'

South Africa are gearing up for a historic World Cup opener against Mexico, but concerns are mounting over the squad's physical profile. Lucky Baloyi has sounded the alarm, suggesting that Hugo Broos’ men may struggle against the more imposing nations on the global stage. Having been ranked as one of the shortest teams in the tournament, Bafana face a significant challenge in the air.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
16	Nottingham Forest	38	11	11	16	48	51	-3	44	D L D W W
17	Tottenham Hotspur	38	10	11	17	48	57	-9	41	W L D W W
18	West Ham United	38	10	9	19	46	65	-19	39	W L L L W
19	Burnley	38	4	10	24	38	75	-37	22	D L D L L
20	Wolverhampton Wanderers	38	3	11	24	27	68	-41	20	D D L D L

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