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Lorch deserves Bafana recall - Zuma

Retired striker Sibusiso Zuma has sent a clear message to the national team’s incoming leadership regarding the international future of the 33-year-old. The former Orlando Pirates star has been in exile from the Bafana setup for years, but Zuma believes the time is right for a high-profile return.

SAFA's Jordaan doesn't 'eat vice presidents' says Zwane

South African Football Association (SAFA) Vice-President Linda Zwane has launched a staunch defence of Danny Jordaan, dismissing claims that the long-standing president sidelines his deputies. As the elective congress approaches, Zwane insists that those in leadership must learn to manage their personal goals to maintain organisational stability.

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A new era

Pitso Mosimane wins Champions League Al Ahly

Pitso Bafana To Do List - staff, players, qualifiers & a whole lot more

SAFA have already announced that in an NEC Extraordinary Meeting at SAFA House on August 8 that 'Jingles' would be South Africa's next head coach. The appointment was supposed to be announced shortly afterwards but a disagreement over the pay structure has seen it drag on past the middle of the month. Assuming rumours of progress are correct, Pitso will have a substantial Inbox to busy himself with when he assumes the hot seat vacated by Hugo Broos.

Nwabali on PSL return - 'Back doing what I love'

The Nigeria international has reclaimed his place at the Chilli Boys following a period of uncertainty regarding his future. The Super Eagles goalkeeper is now determined to lead the club to a successful season under the guidance of chairman Siviwe Mpengesi.

Banyana 2-1 Nigeria - World Cup dream still alive

South Africa had missed out on automatic qualification for the 2027 global tournament after losing to Morocco in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final but grabbed their World Cup lifeline against Nigeria to join Ghana, Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei in the last chance playoffs.

Pos	Team	P	W	F	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Brighton & Hove Albion	1	1	4	4	3	W
2	Arsenal	1	1	3	3	3	W
3	Brentford	1	1	3	3	3	W
4	Everton	1	1	2	2	3	W
5	Hull City	1	1	2	2	3	W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Brighton & Hove Albion

W

Arsenal

W

Brentford

W

Everton

W

Hull City

W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most AFCON titles?

Egypt are the team who have won the most AFCON titles in history, with seven to their name. It was in 1957, the inaugural edition of AFCON, where Egypt attained glory. They would go on to add three more trophies before the turn of the century (1957, 1986, 1998), before completing a threepeat in 2006, 2008, and 2010.

How many teams are in the AFCON?

The first-ever AFCON featured just three teams. Between 1968 and 1990, eight teams featured in the tournament. An expansion in 1992 saw 12 teams feature in AFCON, and 16 from 1998. The latest expansion in 2019, though, sees 24 teams fight for glory.

Who has made the most AFCON appearances ever?

Cameroon legend Rigobert Song set the record of most AFCON appearances in 2010, playing in his 36th game in the tournament. That record was equalled by Ghanaian icon Andre Ayew in 2024.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the AFCON?

Cameroon icon Samuel Eto'o leads the all-time goalscoring charts with an impressive 18 goals over the course of 29 matches during six different tournaments.

Who is the oldest player ever in the AFCON and how old was he?

Egypt's Essam El Hadary is the oldest player ever to play in AFCON at the age of 44 years and 21 days. He achieved this feat in 2017 during Egypt's 2-1 loss to Cameroon.

Who is the youngest player ever in the AFCON and how old was he?

Former Ghana defender Joseph Odoi made his AFCON debut in 1984 at the age of 15 years and 164 days, becoming the youngest player ever to feature in the African Cup of Nations.

Which famous players have played in the AFCON?

Samuel Eto'o, Mohamed Salah, Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Sadio Mane, Roger Milla, Ahmed Hassan, George Weah, etc, are some of the biggest names to have featured in the African Cup of Nations.

Which famous managers have managed in the AFCON?

Charles Gyamfi, Hassan Shehata, Herve Renard, and Avram Grant are some of the most famous coaches to have led their respective teams at AFCON.