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The second South Africa's tournament exit was confirmed media in Europe and the Middle East went into overdrive linking clubs to the Mzansi players who had graced the global stage. The Bucs find themselves in the firing line but but Mamelodi Sundowns' Teboho Mokoena, Chicago Fire's Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Hannover 96's Ime Okon have all been heavily linked with moves this week.

In a statement released online the Soweto club confirmed all the fevered speculation was correct and the 21-year-old was getting his dream move to Europe. They also revealed that the deal had already been concluded before Mofokeng left for the World Cup but was kept quiet to allow the youngster to focus on the tournament.

With multiple media outlets reporting the youngster is finalising a deal to move to Belgium champions Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Blues legend Salomon Kalou has thrown his weight behind the 21-year-old, insisting the youngster has the quality and technical ability to thrive in any European league.

Shortly after news broke that the renowned coach was one of 80 applicants received by the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the soon-to-be vacant head coach role, he aired his views on South Africa's exit from the tournament on Smash Sports and broke down, in hindsight, what he would have done differently.

Just five days after he was officially unveiled as The Citizens head coach the Tunisian tactician has seen enough to sanction the release of nine players from the squad. Four loanees will return to their parent clubs and five players will not have their contracts extended.

The young defender emerged as the breakout star of South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with his elite performances at the heart of the defence drawing high praise from former professionals. Despite Bafana Bafana’s exit in the knockout stages, the 20-year-old’s stock has never been higher as he looks destined for a move to the bright lights of European football.

The renowned coach was recently linked with a return to North Africa with Pyramids FC but those reports may be wide of the mark as news has broken that Jingles is one of 80 applicants received by the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the soon-to-be vacant head coach role.

All the details of the historic match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Jesse Marsch's Canucks in Los Angeles, USA. Both sides reached the knockout stages for the first time ever having come second in their respective groups with identical records of P3 W1 D1 L1. The North American side did, however, enjoy a far superior goal difference of +5 (to SA's -1) thanks to their 6-0 drubbing of Qatar.

Austrian Bundesliga outfit SV Ried have moved quickly to spend some of the record transfer fee they received after selling the 24-year-old winger to Mamelodi Sundowns. The club have announced South African midfield starlet Jaedin Rhodes has officially secured a move to Europe following an impressive individual campaign in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

In the immediate aftermath of their league title win, the Buccaneers’ boss cast doubt over his long-term future at the club after admitting that the emotional and physical toll of the job had left him "tired" and needing time to reflect before committing to the project for another season. But now Buccaneers fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief following reports that the Moroccan tactician will stay on to build on his domestic success by conquering the continent.

The mandate was clear for Hugo Broos and his troops, win and they would make history, anything else would end in failure. They rose to the occasion magnificently, delivering a disciplined, determined performance to emerge victorious and set up a Round of 32 clash with Canada on Sunday where the dream of progressing to the next round is very real.

South Africa came into their fixture against South Korea knowing nothing less than a win would see them into the next round of the tournament for the first time in their history. At the final whistle they had their dream result as they ran out 1-0 winners to finish second in Group A and guarantee passage into the Round of 32 where Canada await. Here, in a post-match interview with SABC, two of Bafana's brightest stars react to their achievement.

The Belgian tactician was honest about the impact losing the midfielder will have on his team but is confident that, no matter who he picks to fill the void, they will be ready to make their mark on the global stage at the FIFA World Cup.

The highly rated young left back has bid a heartfelt farewell to Phunya Sele Sele as he prepares to complete a high-profile move to Orlando Pirates. The talented 20-year-old, who has been a standout performer in the Betway Premiership, is expected to join the Buccaneers in the coming days ahead of their pre-season tour.

The Premier Soccer League coaching carousel has seen two announcements in a single day on Wednesday as former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach lands in Durban to replace the man who was officially announced by another KwaZulu Natal club from the self same city.

All the details of the match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Hong Myung-bo's Taegeuk Warriors in both teams final Group A fixture. The Asian team need just a draw to be guaranteed a place in the Round of 32 whereas South Africa need all three points to progress.

The 75-year-old is facing a difficult period as he battles significant health challenges. A prominent government official has now stepped forward to urge the South African public and the corporate sector to provide necessary support for the legendary tactician.