The stage is set for Hugo Broos' men to pen a new chapter in Mzansi folklore when they lock horns with Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca on Thursday evening. With the global showpiece finally upon them and the co-hosts standing in their way, Bafana will be eager to hit the ground running despite a tense build-up that has intensified the spotlight on their attacking department. Among those expected to shoulder the goalscoring burden is the former Orlando Pirates striker, with the 25-year-old tasked with leading the line and providing the cutting edge needed to fire Broos' charges to a dream start on the world stage.
The Bafana captain has issued a glowing assessment of South Africa's goalkeeping options as the nation prepares for its World Cup opener. The Mamelodi Sundowns star believes the country is finally reaping the rewards of a talented generation of netminders who have proven their worth on the domestic and continental stage.
Former South Africa international Reneilwe Letsholonyane believes the 21-year-old midfielder has all the tools to become a breakout star at the upcoming global showpiece. The Orlando Pirates sensation enters the tournament with high expectations following a domestic treble-winning season with the Buccaneers.
Hugo Broos' team took on Rudolph Speid's Reggae Boyz at the Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico on Saturday night. With fans and media barred from attending, little is known about the match with even the scoreline being a subject for debate.
The national team captain says the South African camp is buzzing with anticipation as they prepare to reclaim their place on the world stage. In a poetic twist of fate, Bafana are set for a high-stakes showdown against co-hosts Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The fixture is a nostalgic throwback to the 2010 curtain-raiser, once again pitting the two nations against each other in one of football's most iconic television slots.
The former national team captain has come out strongly in defence of the Burnley star. The 25-year-old forward has found himself under intense scrutiny from a frustrated South African fanbase after his costly penalty miss against Nicaragua, coupled with a dip in form since the Africa Cup of Nations. However, with the global stage fast approaching, legendary former skipper Khune has dismissed the growing criticism, calling for patience and backing the under-fire striker to rediscover his sharp edge when it matters most.
Here GOAL brings you all the details of the friendly match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Rudolph Speid's Reggae Boyz. The last time these sides met was 16 years ago when they played a in South Africa's warm-up for the 2010 global tournament.
The Rockets chairman has officially confirmed that Bafana Bafana legend will remain at the helm of the first team for the upcoming Premier Soccer League campaign, as the club looks to steady the ship and build consistency moving forward. The former Kaizer Chiefs marksman was initially handed the reins following a difficult spell that led to the departure of Adnan Beganovic, with the Mpumalanga-based side battling to distance themselves from the relegation scrap. Now entrusted with a full campaign in charge, he is expected to guide the Nedbank Cup finalists as they aim to re-establish themselves as a competitive force in the top flight.
Fresh from lifting the 2025/26 CAF Champions League title, Masandawana faced a German Bundesliga side in an exhibition match. The Brazilians showed why they are African champions, staging a massive come-from-behind victory over the European giants.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the African continent's new champions as they take to the field in their second star jerseys for the very first time against high profile European opponents at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Friday night.
Here are all the details of the friendly match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Juan Cruz Real's La Azul y Blanco. There is a 71-place gap in the FIFA World Rankings between the teams but expect the home side to be heavily rotated and the Central American side to be out to impress their new coach.
In a ceremony attended by dignitaries from the upper echelons of government and sport the South African coach revealed the 26 players who will represent the country at the upcoming global tournament in North America.
The Brazilians goalkeeper has hailed his side's continental triumph as just reward for years of persistent effort and continental heartbreak. The Bafana Bafana shot-stopper played a pivotal role as the Brazilians secured their second star with a hard-fought aggregate win over the Royal Castle.
The Brazilians' midfielder also revealed that his match-winning goal in Morocco was exactly what he had dreamed of the night before Masandawana went on to secure their second continental title with a hard-fought victory over AS FAR.
After a decade of waiting, dreaming, and relentless pursuit of a second star, the South African giants have finally ended the long drought. Miguel Cardoso and his charges rose to the occasion, delivering the coveted African championship crown to the Masandawana faithful in a historic triumph that ended years of near misses and restored continental pride.
The former PSL coach has offered his verdict on the national team’s goalkeeping debate ahead of the global showpiece, insisting there is very little to distinguish the leading contenders. The experienced tactician believes the race for the back up goalkeeper spots remains finely balanced, adding that the quality gap between the current Kaizer Chiefs and Siwelele goalkeepers is virtually non-existent.
