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Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just over two months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams now locked in following the culmination of the various play-offs during the March international break. All of the pre-tournament favourites made it safely through qualifying, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

Liverpool FC v Bologna FC 1909 - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2

Salah snubbed as Lookman wins Player of the Year award

Liverpool and Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah was not in the running for the African Player of the Year award despite his heroics in the Premier League.

USMNT's path to Olympic glory revealed

The USMNT learned their final opponent in Group A at the Paris Olympics Thursday, with France and New Zealand already qualified.

Senegal maintain perfect AFCON record against Guinea

Senegal maintained their perfect record in AFCON as they beat Guinea 2-0, despite Sadio Mane's poor miss.

Six Guinea fans dead following AFCON win over Gambia

Guinea's 1-0 win over Gambia on Friday sparked widespread celebrations across the West African nation, leading to the death of six fans.

Wrexham's Mendy has AFCON moment to forget in costly Gambia loss

Wrexham star Jacob Mendy marked his African Cup of Nations debut with a dismal error which proved costly in a 1-0 defeat to Guinea on Friday.

Cameroon celebrate Guinea Africa Cup of Nations 2024

Magri comes to the rescue for Cameroon in AFCON draw

Frank Magri popped up with the vital goal to secure a draw for Cameroon in their first match of the Africa Cup of Nations against 10-man Guinea.

Explained: Why Onana is missing Cameroon's AFCON opener

Andre Onana joined the Cameroon national team on Monday but has been left out of their matchday squad against Guinea.

Who are the all-time AFCON top scorers?

GOAL takes a look at the all-time top goalscorers in Africa's most prestigious tournament.

10 players you can't afford to miss at AFCON 2023

Twenty-four teams will battle to be crowned African champions, and individual brilliance could be the difference between glory and pain

AFCON 2023: Fixtures & how to watch in the UK

Everything you need to know about the broadcasting and streaming of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.

Brazil support Vinicius with all-black kit in anti-racism campaign

Brazil lined up in an all-black kit for the first time ever as part of an anti-racism campaign and a show of support for Vinicius Junior on Saturday.

Mohamed Salah of Egypt is on the attack during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Salah rejected Liverpool X-ray to play for Egypt

Pharaohs manager Ehab Galal has revealed that the Reds forward played with a knock during a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification group opener

Eleazar Rodgers celebrates his goal against Sundowns

EXCL: Why Bafana struggle to score goals - Rodgers

The experienced striker, who helped Bidvest Wits clinch the 2016/17 PSL title, spoke to GOAL about the national team's struggles in front of goal

Rushine De Reuck & Victor Letsoalo, Bafana Bafana, October 2021

Bafana fans have field day after Guinea draw

Hugo Broos and his men watched themselves miss a gluttony of scoring chances against the Syli National and fans reacted

Bafana ‘result not so important’ says Broos

South Africa dominated the scoring chances at the Guldensporen Stadium in Kortrijk, Belgium, but were wasteful in front of goal

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Thabang Monare, Bafana Bafana, March 2021

Monare responds to Bafana criticism

The 32-year-old’s inclusion in the South Africa national team squad invited questions that even seemingly angered coach Hugo Broos

Themba Zwane, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2021

Zwane breaks silence on Broos' Bafana snub

The skillful playmaker, who remains one of the top attacking midfielders in the PSL, revealed how he is handling Broos' rejection

Baba Rahman Percy Tau Ghana vs South Africa

‘Tau does not want to play under angry Broos’

The forward withdrew from the squad that is set to play two friendlies over the next week due to an injury

Lyle Lakay, Bafana Bafana, November 2020

Excited Lakay: Mbappe one of the top players in the world

The Brazilians star is back in the national team and is relishing the prospect of coming up against many stars in world football

Mubarak Wakaso, Ghana & Percy Tau, Bafana Bafana, August 2021

Broos suggests solution to Tau injuries

The Bafana Bafana striker is set to miss forthcoming international friendlies owing to an injury sustained in recent club engagement

Bafana squad: Tau withdraws and replacement named

Victor Letsoalo has been brought in to replace the Lion of Judah ahead of their two international games in the current international break

Broos defends Monare preference over Jali & Zwane

The experienced Masandawana midfield pair have not played international football since the Belgian took the South Africa job

Potential Tau blow for SA after scoring Caf CL goal

The 27-year-old found the back of the net for the Red Devils before he was pulled out after sustaining an injury at Al-Salam Stadium

Afcon 2021: Are we talking too much about referees?

The officials have intermittently been the centre of attention at the finals, and that is never a good thing

Mane’s presence guarantees nothing for Senegal

Despite being pre-tournament favourites, the Lions of Teranga have failed to sparkle at the finals in Cameroon

Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

Daniel Mudau with 390.

Daniel Mudau with 172.

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