The Brazilians boss has thrown his full support behind his defender, insisting the 28-year-old is ready for the international stage. With coach Hugo Broos set to name his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup next week, the timing of Cardoso’s endorsement could not be more significant.
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.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has begun the search for the 74-year-old Belgian's replacement but there is one candidate who has immediately refused to be considered. Despite his vast experience in South African football, the German coach believes an established tactician at international level should take the reigns.
Reports have emerged from the eastern European country where the 28-year-old is based that claim the centre-back has been cut from the Mzansi national team coach’s plans, missing out on the World Cup squad. Despite being a consistent performer in recent seasons, the defender finds himself on the outside looking in as South Africa prepares for the global showpiece.
Sekhukhune United forward Bradley Grobler is reportedly weighing up his future in professional football as persistent injury troubles take their toll. And, according to his father, he should not be in contention for a spot in Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana squad even if he was 100% fit.
Amakhosi co-coach Cedric Kaze has thrown his weight behind his number one as the race for spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies. The shot-stopper has transformed his fortunes this season, emerging as one of the most consistent performers in the Betway Premiership after another Man of the Match display against AmaZulu.
Outspoken pundit Junior Khanye has launched a scathing attack on 'Master Chef', claiming the midfielder has failed to meet the expectations set for him at the Soweto club and suggested that the talented playmaker has been in physical decline over the course of the season, which has seen him marginalized at the Bucs coaching staff.
Bafana Bafana star has become one of the most talked-about names in the market as the transfer window approaches. The talented winger is currently seeing his stock rise significantly following a productive spell in the Middle East.
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The Tshwane giants captain has come under fire following a series of shaky performances that have hampered Masandawana's title charge. Former Amakhosi winger has sensationally claimed that the goalkeeper's current slump should put his place in the national team in jeopardy.
The South Africa international is expected to remain at Fratton Park despite a difficult debut campaign marked by a limited playing time. The central midfielder, who made the move to Pompey from Swedish side Varberg BoIS, appears to have done enough to convince the club’s hierarchy that he has a significant role to play in their future plans.
The World Cup has been the home of some of the very best players in football's history so it is little surprise that the subject of the best goal at the tournament is so hotly debated. Diego Maradona, Pele, and even Benjamin Pavard would put forward their own arguments for the prize, but which of them come out on top, if any?! GOAL guides you through the 15 best goals in the World Cup finals.
Masanadawana face an anxious wait over the fitness of one of their key midfielders as the national team prepares to name their preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the global showpiece on the horizon, injury concerns have emerged at the worst possible time for a player once considered a certainty for the Belgian mentor's selection.
The former Orlando Pirates striker has finally addressed the growing speculation linking him with the national team head coach position once Hugo Broos departs. The South African legend admitted that the current squad possesses the talent necessary to achieve something special on the international stage.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has opened the door for the 74-year-old to extend his stay as national team head coach beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the veteran Belgian previously indicating his intention to retire after the global showpiece, the door remains firmly open for him to lead the national team into their next chapter of continental football.
The Golden Arrows tactician has spotted what he believes could be the final jigsaw piece in Hugo Broos’ Bafana blueprint, with the global spectacle looming on the horizon. The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach has been outspoken about the national side’s defensive frailties, and is now casting his eye toward Durban in search of a possible solution to shore up the backline.
Bafana Bafana international is on the move once again after the Belgian side reached a final decision regarding his future at the club. Despite the promise shown during his time in Africa, the winger's European dream has hit a significant speed bump in the Jupiler Pro League.
The Glamour Boys boss has publicly challenged Bafana Bafana head coach over the continued absence of Amakhosi stars from the national team setup. With the tournament fast approaching, the Tunisian tactician believes the domestic form of his players can no longer be ignored by the national team selectors.
George Lebese believes the Buccaneers 21-year-old star has outgrown the 'youngster' tag after a sensational turnaround in form in a more central role under head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has seen him become the heartbeat of the Bucs' title charge.
The Association has secured a transformative agreement with the top European league, marking a major milestone for the growth of the local game. This historic collaboration is set to open unprecedented doors for young talent across the country while strengthening technical and commercial ties with one of Europe's elite leagues.
The South African legend has identified the three players he believes should replace the talented centre-back if he fails to recover in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the former Kaizer Chiefs defender struggling for fitness following a series of injury setbacks in Romania, North America might come too soon for the 28-year-old.
The Brazilians boss has launched a scathing attack on the match officials after seeing his side drop crucial points in a dramatic draw against the Glamour Boys at Loftus Versfeld. The result has revitalised the Betway Premiership title race, handing a massive lifeline to rivals Orlando Pirates.
The Soweto giants coach has officially thrown down the gauntlet to the Belgian mentor regarding the international future of the experienced goalkeeper. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Bucs shot-stopper has become the subject of intense debate following his consistent exclusion from the national setup.
The centre-back's move from the Soweto giants to the USA may have divided opinion in the coaching dugout, but there is no debating the financial windfall the young defender has secured. The South Africa international has traded the PSL for Major League Soccer in a deal that has catapulted him into a different stratosphere of wealth.
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