South Africa’s current head coach, Hugo Broos, is set to retire from professional coaching after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. His departure will mark the end of his tenure with Bafana Bafana, closing a defining chapter and opening the door for the search for a new tactician to guide the national team forward.
The former Polokwane City winger joined the Buccaneers in July and has quickly established himself as one of the club’s standout performers. With his pace, creativity and consistency, he has impressed both fans and the technical team, making a strong impact in the Pirates’ attacking setup and proving to be a valuable addition to their squad.
The Glamour Boys, under the guidance of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, have been placed in Group D of the CAF Confederation Cup. They’ll face tough competition from Zambian outfit ZESCO United and Egyptian giants Zamalek SC and Al Masry SC as they aim to make a strong impression in the group stages.
The Glamour Boys have not enjoyed a good relationship with the national team's technical team, who have overlooked their players in competitive assignments, citing a lack of quality in the Soweto giants squad. However, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have been enjoying a lion's share of the playing unit in Hugo Broos' squad.
There have been questions to the National Team's technical team led by the Belgian on why Nyoso didn't make the squad preparing to play the Chipolopolo of Zambia on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates versatile attacker has been on song in Morocco.
The Amakhosi goalkeeping department and their backline appear to have improved this season. They have kept an impressive 10 clean sheets in 16 matches across all competitions to establish themselves as a solid defensive structure after seasons of being criticized for being leaky. This defensive solidity could be key for the Soweto giants this season and give them a competitive edge as they bid for trophies. However, one of their goalkeepers has now been injured.
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.
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.
The 48-year-old former South Africa international has spent most of his time in Europe, where he has played and coached some top teams in several countries. This is the first time he is coaching a national team, albeit as an assistant, hoping to soon get the necessary experience to manage the top teams in the world
Mabviravira have made history in Zimbabwe in their maiden season in the top flight, becoming the first team in 41 years to achieve such a feat. The club enjoyed an impressive campaign, winning 17 games, drawing 10, and losing just five across 32 matches. Their remarkable performance earned them a reward of millions of rands from businessman Wicknell Chivhayo.
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.
The starlet, who left the Amakhosi youth development academy to join Swedish top-tier side Hammarby IF and returned in July, has missed the global showpiece. It has now been revealed that he failed an age test, and that is why he is not part of the junior side in Qatar. Khumalo has stated that although Mendes is not part of his squad, they remained focused and soldiered on.
The teenager is one of the most talented youngsters in Mzansi with a bright future. The 17-year-old's abilities have in the past attracted some top teams like the Premier Soccer League's Soweto giants Amakhosi, as well as the English Premier League heavyweights, the Blues, who are known for their appetite for fine 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.
Although Amakhosi were keen to sign the highly rated forward, they were unable to land their target in the end. Now, his agent has broken his silence and addressed why the forward was unable to make a move to Naturena. Kodisang left Downs for Europe in search of playtime, something he was unable to achieve with the Pretoria giants.
The winger has completed his rehabilitation process and is back on the pitch, hoping to get back to his best form. While he was at the rehabilitation centre, the footballer recalled how Chiefs legend supported him, and he says he is grateful for the gesture. He has challenged people with the same issue as him to face them and work on them instead of hiding.
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.
Mzansi are through to the knockouts, but it came down to the wire on Sunday, 9 November. Despite falling 3-1 to Italy, South Africa clinched second place in Group A after Bolivia and Qatar played out a goalless draw. With four points in the bag, Vela Khumalo’s side live to fight another day.
The Glamour Boys have officially withdrawn from the tournament. The event was originally scheduled to take place during the previous international break on 11 October, but was already postponed to accommodate Amakhosi's injuries and travel commitments.
The former Bafana Bafana star claims that the Amakhosi youngster is not as effective as he should be because he is deployed out of position. Khanye has also blamed those who nurtured the teenager, saying they did not develop him well. Despite Khanye's claims, Vilakazi has been fighting hard and is pushing himself to be one of the key players for his club.
The Sea Robbers are looking dangerous and untouchable with each passing weekend as they continue grinding results in the league. However, the Brazilians are struggling for consistency despite their good quality, as defending champions Amakhosi hope to end their unimpressive run with victory when they play on Sunday.
The Buccaneers have been excellent in domestic competitions, where they are chasing a quadruple after the CAF Champions League exit. After winning the MTN8, the Sea Robbers are in the Carling Knockout final following their success this weekend in the semi-final staged at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions have found the going a bit tough in the 2025/26 edition, despite sitting on top of the table after 12 games. The Soweto giants have been doing quite well in the South African top-flight as opposed to the Brazilians who, despite their quality, seem to lose it in critical times.
The former Portugal junior international has hit top form for Amakhosi and that has drawn comparisons with the Nigeria and Galatasaray forward. This comes after Da Silva has scored four goals in five Premier Soccer League games for Amakhosi. His goal-scoring exploits come as the Soweto giants have been looking for a prolific scorer, the type of player they have been struggling to find.
The Amakhosi defender did not complete the game on Friday, as he was withdrawn following the injury scare. The former Bucs tactician is now worried that his main defender might miss the next match. Since he arrived at his new club, the Glamour Boys' loanee has stamped his authority and become a regular starter, and Da Gama has also explained how he has been very helpful for them so far.
The competition in the Premier Soccer League has been impressive in the last couple of games, where the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, are getting a stiff challenge from the Soweto giants. The trio currently sit in the top three positions with just three points separating Masandawana from third-placed Amakhosi.
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