The Kenya head coach has taken a dig at Pitso Mosimane's predecessor by claiming South Africa's stars were "tense" and "nervous" during the tenure of former manager Hugo Broos. The Bafana Bafana legend believes the national team is finally playing with freedom under their new coach, suggesting a higher ceiling could have been reached at the 2026 World Cup.
Concacaf has announced a radical format change for the 2027 Gold Cup, introducing a 'Swiss Model' system to the group stage. The revamp means regional heavyweights like the United States and Mexico could face each other much earlier in the competition.
The South African national team has finally received their official prize money allocations from SAFA following their 2026 World Cup exploits. However, while the players have seen their bank balances rise, a significant cloud remains over unfulfilled promises and the distribution of funds to the technical staff.
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has welcomed the technical feedback provided by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger following South Africa's recent World Cup journey. The national team boss was part of the CAF Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, Cape Verde over the weekend where FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development was providing technical data for the African nations who participated in the 2026 tournament.
Justin Ellis' winner capped a perfect four-game window, Alex Freeman impressed and Cole Campbell finally made his debut. Yunus Musah, however, struggled to find his place in Mauricio Pochettino's side.
The Philadelphia Union teenager's movement and pressing show why his USMNT breakthrough is about more than one spectacular goal. The challenge is balancing freedom with restraint.
Veteran tactician Ernst Middendorp has broken his silence regarding his latest career move, shifting his focus away from the dugout to spearhead an ambitious youth development project. Despite persistent rumours linking him with a return to professional management in the Betway Premiership, the former Kaizer Chiefs boss is fully committed to his new role.
Downs' midfield maestro has opened up about the emotional toll of being repeatedly ignored by the Chilean national team scouts. Despite establishing himself as one of the most technical and consistent performers in the Betway Premiership, the 27-year-old remains in the international wilderness.
"Every game is critical," says Pochettino as USMNT kick off four fall friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with a young, refreshed roster and a teenage sensation closing in on his senior debut.
Alphonso Davies is surprisingly absent from Canada’s squad for the upcoming internationals – because of his honeymoon. The association confirmed that in an official statement on Tuesday evening.
Alexis Sanchez will need to “adapt to the cold” in Quebec, former Montreal star Bacary Sagna has admitted to GOAL, but the ex-Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United forward is being backed to star in MLS alongside Lionel Messi and Co. The veteran Chilean attacker has become the latest household name to go chasing the dream in North America.
Villarreal have completed the signing of Canadian international Nathan Saliba from Anderlecht on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old midfielder arrives in a 15 million euro deal and is relishing the chance to play in the Champions League.
It seemed like the 64-year-old had everything sown up after the SAFA NEC approved his candidacy but a report in the French media has linked a Chelsea legend with the South Africa job. Despite this, Jingles is still considered the frontrunner to replace Hugo Broos.
South Africa’s national team stars have taken a selfless stand following their World Cup campaign, insisting that a significant portion of their tournament earnings be funnelled back into the country's youth structures. Rather than focusing solely on their own financial gain, the national team squad is prioritising the future of the domestic game to ensure the next generation of talent has the resources to thrive.
Incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg addressed the league’s future, media rights, youth development, and promotion-relegation during his introductory press conference.
U.S. Soccer has announced the U.S. Men's National Team's upcoming fall friendlies, which will be the team's first matches of the 2030 World Cup cycle. To start that cycle, the U.S. will start with matches against Peru and Chile before facing local rivals Mexico and Canada in the final two games of the new four-game window.
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