Sibusiso Zuma has backed ‘Jingles’ to take the reins of the national team, insisting the veteran tactician is exactly what Bafana need. With SAFA reportedly closing in on a deal, the legendary striker believes the coach possesses the ruthless edge needed to overhaul the squad and elevate the foundations laid by the previous regime.
The recently departed South African national team coach has faced criticism following his controversial comments about the potential return of the three-time CAF Champions League-winning coach to the Bafana dugout. The Belgian tactician sparked backlash after questioning the direction of South African football should the former Mamelodi Sundowns mentor take charge once again.
The ex-Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is undergoing a remarkable transformation in Iraq following his unexpected departure from the Premier Soccer League. The talented playmaker has hit the ground running at his new club, earning rave reviews for his immediate impact in the Middle East.
The South African Football Association has shed more light on the long-awaited introduction of Video Assistant Referee [VAR] technology in domestic competitions. With questions mounting over the rollout timeline and how the funding will be used, the football governing body has now revealed the latest position on the multi-million-rand government grant.
Clarets boss Nicky Hayen has cast serious doubt over the 25-year-old striker's future at Turf Moor, admitting that the South African international could be sold before the transfer window closes. The Bafana Bafana striker appears to have fallen down the pecking order as the Clarets look to overhaul their squad following relegation from the Premier League and a difficult start to the new campaign in the English Championship.
The Belgian coach has reportedly launched a sensational attack on his potential successor, claiming that appointing the former Mamelodi Sundowns boss would undo years of progress and return South African football to an era of external interference at the hands of player agents.
South Africa's Sports Minister has launched a scathing attack on the South African Football Association (SAFA) regarding the ongoing delay in appointing Pitso Mosimane as the new national team head coach. The minister suggested that racial bias may be influencing the financial negotiations, leaving the nation's footballing future in a state of limbo as the countdown to AFCON qualifying gets closer and closer.
Chicago Fire coach Gregg Berhalter has revealed the 20-year-old is recovering well from his thigh muscle tear injury and is on course to return to action in 2026 after previously being ruled out until the new year.
Former South Africa defender Lucky Lekgwathi has thrown his full support behind the 62-year-old’s imminent return to the national team dugout. The legendary captain believes that appointing a local tactician will provide the current squad with the creative license often restricted under European management.
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.
SAFA have already announced that in an NEC Extraordinary Meeting at SAFA House on August 8 that 'Jingles' would be South Africa's next head coach. The appointment was supposed to be announced shortly afterwards but a disagreement over the pay structure has seen it drag on past the middle of the month. Assuming rumours of progress are correct, Pitso will have a substantial Inbox to busy himself with when he assumes the hot seat vacated by Hugo Broos.
South Africa's road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has been mapped out following the official qualifying draw. Bafana will have to navigate an interesting group if they are to secure their spot at the tournament hosted across East Africa.
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