The South African national team has finally received their official prize money allocations from SAFA following their 2026 World Cup exploits. However, while the players have seen their bank balances rise, a significant cloud remains over unfulfilled promises and the distribution of funds to the technical staff.
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has welcomed the technical feedback provided by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger following South Africa's recent World Cup journey. The national team boss was part of the CAF Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, Cape Verde over the weekend where FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development was providing technical data for the African nations who participated in the 2026 tournament.
Justin Ellis' winner capped a perfect four-game window, Alex Freeman impressed and Cole Campbell finally made his debut. Yunus Musah, however, struggled to find his place in Mauricio Pochettino's side.