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Mkhalele's hopes of replacing Broos as Bafana coach boosted as South Africa discover World Cup opponents

The Midnight Express has been identified as the right man to replace one of Bafana's greatest coaches when he steps down next year. The 56-year-old has enrolled for a coaching course and upon completion, will be eligible to take charge of an African senior national team.

Ranked! Bafana's Top 10 most expensive players

South Africa has a wealth of talent, with each player boasting their own blend of abilities. Some are fast, or technically gifted, or have a creative vision that can split a defence apart. Others are more athletic and can put in a crunching tackle or two. No matter what their skillsets are, there is one thing they all have in common: the price a football club is willing to pay for their services.

Themba Zwane wary of 'dirty' Pirates' slayers in CAF Champions League

The Brazilians are set for the resumption of the CAF inter-club competition once the FIFA international break concludes. The South African champions are hoping to go all the way and win the prestigious annual continental competition after reaching the final last season, but ended up falling to Egyptian outfit Pyramids.

'Broos has beef with Chiefs, because he didn't qualify for Amakhosi job! One would think he won World Cup'

South Africa are set to play the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions, Chipolopolo of Zambia, in an international friendly to be staged at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. The 73-year-old opted against including some names the supporters felt deserved to be in the list for the forthcoming assignment.

Themba Zwane, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025

Santos & Reisinho - New competition for Zwane at Sundowns! Should ageing Bafana star be worried?

Mshishi has been sidelined due to an injury, causing him to miss several crucial Masandawana matches. While his leadership was certainly missed, the players who stepped in rose to the occasion, leaving the Tembisa-born midfielder pleased with his teammates’ performances. He remains confident that he still has what it takes to mount a strong challenge and reclaim his spot in the starting lineup.

Standards set for Chipolopolo warm-up encounter

The South African senior men’s national team is set to host Zambia in an international friendly on Saturday afternoon at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Belgian manager will be expecting nothing less than a convincing performance from his side, who are brimming with confidence after recently securing qualification for the FIFA World Cup. With the Africa Cup of Nations fast approaching in December, Bafana will be eager to maintain their momentum and correct the mistakes of their previous campaign, where they fell short in the semi-finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Nigeria.

Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana, November 2025

Tough times ahead for Bafana? - 'Broos' exit will be a loss for South Africa'

The experienced tactician is expected to leave at the end of the 2026 World Cup finals. Since he took over the national side in 2021, Bafana have been a competitive outfit. However, Broos has faced a lot of criticism, especially for his player selection.

Bafana coach Broos labels fans as 'nonsense' & explains why he can't rely on Chiefs players

The 73-year-old Belgian has less than a year to serve Mzansi before leaving the footballing scene and focusing on his family. With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming, the former Cameroon head coach is reluctant to gamble with his squad, opting to stick to the players who have been doing the job.

Mokoena’s yellow card chaos stressed the nation - consequences must follow

The controversy over the midfielder's yellow card saga is more than a passing embarrassment, it exposes a troubling culture of carelessness within the South African football administration. A single moment of negligence nearly derailed Bafana Bafana’s World Cup hopes, and someone must take responsibility.

Want to make South Africans happy? Broos explains what Bafana must do in the AFCON finals

Mzansi will face tricky fixtures in the group stage, given that perennial winners, Egypt, are among their opponents. However, they head into the continental campaign with their morale boosted after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals despite having their points deducted. After failing at the ultimate stage last time, Broos is aiming higher this time around.

Broadcast blackout looms as SABC respond to rumoured R25-million debt to SAFA which threatens Bafana

The public broadcaster is facing a potential blackout after failing to settle its broadcast rights debt with the South African Football Association. It is a lapse that could leave millions of South Africans, who rely on the SABC, unable to watch an international involving Bafana Bafana.

Broos explains Campbell's Bafana snub - 'I am a little bit disappointed'

The national team head coach has opened up about the youngster who will not be part of his squad again ahead of the November friendly. The former Cameroon tactician has directed his anger at Campbell's club, which he says promised to give the SA star more playing minutes but has not done so. The situation with the club could cost the forward a chance to feature in the AFCON finals.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Bafana Bafana, October 2025

FIFA slaps Mbokazi with heavy sanctions after Bafana incident

From making his professional debut for the Buccaneers in March 2025 to earning his maiden Bafana Bafana call-up three months later, the 20-year-old from KwaZulu-Natal’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. The defender has dished out performances, and with the kind of maturity beyond his years. His rapid rise has become one of South Africa's feel-good football’s most exciting breakthroughs of 2025. But just as he enjoyed being at the top of his game, he has now found himself in hot water with the world football governing body.

Hugo Broos and Helman Mkhalele, Bafana Bafana

Bafana legend picks the man he believes 'is someone that can be trusted' as Broos' successor

Major technical changes are expected to take place within the South Africa setup next year, ushering the dawn of a new era for the national side. SAFA might need to begin the process of appointing a new coach to ensure continuity, stability and long-term planning. That is seen as crucial to maintaining the momentum the team has built in recent years under the outgoing Belgian coach.

Thembinkosi Lorch, Wydad Casabanca, October 2025

Broos on Lorch at 2025 AFCON - 'I don't see any reason to take him'

The South Africa senior national team coach has named his squad for the upcoming international friendly against Zambia, maintaining much of the core that featured in recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The game against Chipolopolo will take place at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on November 14. Once again, Thembinkosi Lorch has been left out, extending his long spell away from the national team setup. The continued exclusion of the former Orlando Pirates star and Broos comments on the situation likely mean his international future under the Belgian tactician is in serious doubt.

Broos switches allegiance from Sundowns to Pirates as Nemtajela, Moremi make squad vs Zambia

The senior men's national team has been on the rise for the past few years as the Belgian tactician continues to tick the right boxes. The 73-year-old has a wide pool of players to make his squad for international competitions, with just a few guaranteed their place ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for December.

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