South Africa are heading to the USA/Canada and Mexico after booking a ticket to participate in the global tournament. Since participating as hosts in the 2010 World Cup, South Africa have not qualified for this competition. However, they have now managed to earn a spot through a challenging campaign, which included having three points docked by FIFA.
South Africa are among the teams that have sealed their World Cup ticket thanks to their healthy win over Amavubi in the midweek outing, coupled with the Super Eagles' victory over the Cheetahs in Uyo. This is the first time since 2010 that Mzansi will be rubbing shoulders with the best in the global competition to be played next year.
The 60-year-old had both good and bad moments with the Glamour Boys during his slightly more than a year in charge. He broke their decade-long trophy drought but the Soweto giants league performances left a lot to be desired. And now, while the Amakhosi management has been commended for the brave decision they made in parting ways with the Tunisian, the club handlers have also been warned that more is needed for them to deliver consistently at the highest level.
The 66-year-old is no longer with the Citizens following a short stint with the KwaZulu-Natal club. He was working with Gavin Hunt in a technical team set up of big names amid expectations of helping the newly promoted team challenge seasoned campaigners like Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Amakhosi will be on the road in the second preliminary round first-leg encounter against the Kolwezi-based side. Fans will be able to watch Chiefs live as they look to grab a first-leg advantage in Lubumbashi.
The Amakhosi goalkeeper, who created a storm when he refused to be substituted recently, has been backed and described in glowing terms. The Soweto giants have been asked to make a choice over the Rwandan because he either must play or leave, according to his coach.
The Glamour Boys are hoping to secure a vital win away in the CAF inter-club competition to stand a chance of advancing. The Soweto giants have had enough time to prepare for Africa's second-tier competition after getting past Kabuscorp in the previous preliminary round. The club has shared positive news ahead of the massive outing scheduled for this weekend.
Glamour Boys have explained why they will host their continental rivals at a different venue for the return leg. The game against Simba will also mark Amakhosi's first engagement with opponents from DRC for a decade after playing AS Vita in the preliminary stages of the CAF Champions League in 2014.
The former Polokwane City star had been linked with PSL heavyweights, but he ended up signing for the Sea Robbers. Amakhosi's former star now explains why a move to Naturena would not have worked for the winger.
Amakhosi's bid to defend their title received another setback after they dropped points as their rivals, including Bucs, keep winning. Masandawana, on the other hand, were impressive as they outsmarted Usuthu to go just behind the Sea Robbers.
When the season began, Amakhosi looked like a solid and competitive outfit ready to challenge for more titles. However, they have been poor in recent games, and even their trophy-drought-ending coach has left, leaving untested assistants in charge.
After diminishing prospects of game time at Amakhosi, the duo was shipped out to the Bloemfontein-based side on loan for the rest of this season. They hope to enjoy more playing minutes and impress the coaches at Naturena and for the club to take them back for next term. But their current trainer talks about the challenges he encounters with the newboys.
The two players have had their Amakhosi debuts delayed following a boardroom battle as Cape Town Spurs contested their move to Naturena. They signed for the Soweto giants to banish the trend of transfer flops that has haunted the club. Expectations remain high on the duo, especially now that Chiefs have dropped in form.
Amakhosi and the Urban Warriors found themselves at loggerheads over the two players who wanted to leave following the latter's relegation. After a prolonged legal showdown, the players won, but what about the Chiefs-Spurs relationship?
The Sea Robbers' winning run was facing a real threat, but a late goal ensured they kept it and collected three more points as the season picks up speed. The victory saw them widen the gap with second-placed Richards Bay.
The Warriors were determined to stop Hugo Broos' men from getting maximum points in the recent meeting. The COSAFA rivals met in Durban, but it was the visitors who came with hopes of getting maximum points to keep alive their hope of competing with the best in the world. The hosts had already been eliminated and stood no chance of making it to the summit.
The Soweto giants have cleared the air on the composition of their technical team for the rest of the 2025/26 season. They have officially parted ways with the men who were their head coach and are now preparing to begin a new chapter with trainers who know they are left to be fully in charge of the team.
After being frustrated by the Warriors, Bafana's hopes now largely depend on the results from Nigeria and Benin. The Super Eagles will host their West African counterparts in a match that carries a lot of stakes in determining the winner of the group.
After over one season under the Tunisian, Amakhosi are set to begin a new era since the tactician has left the club. As the spotlight focuses on the Glamour Boys under their co-coaches, fans will be eager to see where Nabi will head after leaving PSL.
The former Cape Town City forward has struggled to impress the South Africa national team coach even when he was in top goal-scoring form. His situation with the Belgian became worse when he moved to North Africa, where he could not replicate the form that saw him being scouted from the PSL. Now, his father gives him some advice.
Although he was heavily linked with Amakhosi, the former Mamelodi Sundowns star ended up signing for Buccaneers. The Bafana midfielder has gone on to stamp authority in Bucs' first team despite the competition for starting berths in the team.
What started promising to be a dream season for the 21-year-old is turning out to be limited opportunities to show his worth in this Amakhosi side. Having failed to keep Zitha Kwinika on the bench, McCarthy will be hoping the return of Rushwin Dortley and Given Msimango will not further complicate his dream to become an Amakhosi regular starter.
The Glamour Boys have been without a coach for the last couple of weeks, after the suspension of the Tunisian due to unspecified reasons. Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have been in charge of the Soweto giants, who are competing domestically and abroad. In a recent statement from Naturena, the management has now confirmed the changes effective immidiately.
South Africa have a daunting task in their pursuit for the 2026 World Cup ticket when they face their neigbours in the COSAFA derby. While the Warriors have no chance to dine with the big boys, their visitors are aware that anything apart from three points might cost them. It explains why the fans are anxious ahead of the Friday outing at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
The former Cameroon coach was forced to make another change to his squad after another key player was ruled out. To fill the gap, the tactician considered the Sea Robber, whom he believes is up to the task.
Harambee Stars only managed a slim win, even though, they faced a side numerically disadvantaged for the better part of the game. Burundi had to face Kenya without their striker, who was sent off just as the game began for a dangerous tackle on his opponent.
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