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Nkosinathi Sibisi, Bafana Bafana, November 2025

Predicted XI Bafana vs Panama - Who will Broos choose between Sibisi, Ndamane & Okon with Mbokazi out?

Following an unconvincing outing at the 2025 AFCON finals, South Africa is back in action. They host Panama in an international friendly match at Moses Mbahida Stadium on Friday as both teams prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sundowns vs Orbit College: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

The two South African top-tier sides are set to restart club football following the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) break in Morocco. While the Mswenko Boys had no players featured, the defending Premier Soccer League champions had five players in the Bafana Bafana team that reached the Round of 16.

Jayden Adams, Fawaaz Basadien & Thapelo Maseko, Mamelodi Sundowns 16-9

Interest in Sundowns star confirmed as January loan transfer is being explored

Things have rapidly deteriorated for the 22-year-old who was only in November 2023 crowned African Football League Most Valuable Player and finished as the tournament’s joint top scorer. He was part of Bafana Bafana’s squad at the 2023 AFCON and even started the opening match against Mali, underlining how highly he was rated at the time. However, injury struck, triggering a painful downhill slide that has stalled what once looked like a soaring career.

Five Sundowns players who desperately need a move away from the club

Masandawana’s depth is the envy of the continent - a squad stacked with internationals, specialists and system players built for dominance across competitions. But that strength comes with a cost: talented footballers slipping down the pecking order, roles shrinking, confidence fading and careers stalling under the weight of relentless competition in a team designed to win everything.

Siwelele vs Sundowns: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow Madandawana's visit to Bloemfontein to face Siwelele on Wednesday. The Brazilians will be at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium as they push to return to the top of the Premier Soccer League standings. Orlando Pirates currently occupy top spot but the Tshwane giants have an opportunity to end the year on a high with victory in Mangaung.

Rhulani Mokwena and Miguel Cardoso, MC Alger vs Mamelodi Sundowns

MC Alger vs Sundowns: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

Following their victory in the initial Group D CAF Champions League assignment against the Democratic Republic of Congo's Saint Eloi Lupopo, Masandawana want to make it two wins in a row away to Algeria against the People's Club on Friday. The Algerian outfit are aiming at bouncing back from their opening defeat in the pool to avoid possible elimination.

Sphelele Mkhulise, Tebogo Mokoena and Lebo Mothiba, Mamelodi Sundowns

Sundowns vs Lupopo: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

The defending Premier Soccer League champions Masandawana are set for another massive challenge in the continental outing when they host the Chaminots at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. A win for the Brazilians will be needed for them to avoid the pressure of making it out of the pool in their bid to go all the way and win the elusive second star.

Teboho Mokoena and Mpho Mvelase, Mamelodi Sundowns vs TS Galaxy

Sundowns vs Galaxy: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

The defending Premier Soccer League champions Masandawana are set for another massive challenge in the South African top tier when they host the Rockets at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. A win for the Brazilians will be needed for them to open up a three-point gap at the top of the table, which will ease the pressure on players and the technical team.

Patrick Masangwanyi, Orlando Pirates, Tashreeq Matthews, Mamelodi Sundowns August 2025

Sundowns vs Pirates: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow Masandawana's hosting of the Soweto giants in a Premier Soccer League match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Brazilians lead the standings and are three points ahead of fourth-placed Buccaneers who need to win by a five-goal margin to go on top of the table.

Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025

Sundowns vs Remo Stars: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow Madandawana's hosting of the Sky Blue in this CAF Champions League second preliminary round, second leg at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday. Having recorded a big win away in Nigeria last week, Masandawana are likely to have an easy afternoon but at the same time wary of a big upset.

Remo Stars vs Sundowns: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow Madandawana's first match in the CAF Champions League this season. They face their Nigerian hosts at MKO Abiola International Stadium on Sunday as they begin the quest to atone for last season's heartbreaking near-miss in the Champions League when they reached the final but lost to Egyptian moneybags Pyramids FC.

Monde Mphambaniso of Marumo Gallants and Teboho Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns

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: Joshua Zirkzee plays as a striker for his new club Manchester United, although he can also operate as a No. 10 or as a second striker.
: Joshua Zirkzee was born in Schiedam, located on the outskirts of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.
: Joshua Zirkzee wears the No. 11 jersey for Manchester United and aims to emulate one his idols Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored 29 goals in 53 games for the club between 2016 and 2018. “I would love it if, in a few years’ time, people said that my game looks a bit like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The start, with the winning goal against Fulham, was nice," he said, as quoted by The Mirror.
: Joshua Zirkzee is 1.93m (6ft 4in) tall, having the prerequisite height for a striker. However, he offers a unique skill-set in that he is technically fluid, an excellent dribbler, and amazing with his link-up play.
: Joshua Zirkzee weighs 89kg (196 lbs). Despite his tall frame and his weight, he's a fast centre-forward with great shooting abilities, scoring the winner against Fulham on his Manchester United debut.
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