The landscape of South African football is often defined by its creative midfielders and explosive wingers, but in recent years, a new archetype has emerged: the modern, towering, technically gifted center-back. At the forefront of this evolution is Ime Okon, a 22-year-old defender whose rapid ascent from a Johannesburg high Read more
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos criticised Lyle Foster for being ‘a bit lazy’ after the striker missed several gilt-edged opportunities in South Africa’s 1-1 draw with Panama in an international friendly at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday. Foster had three clear chances to hit the back of the Read more
Following a report alleging that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is frustrated with midfielder Sipho Mbule, agent Mike Makaab has responded by dismissing it. A report by Sportswire this week alleged that Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is frustrated with Mbule’s conduct and is unlikely to have him in Read more
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos was tight-lipped when pressed about the omission of Sipho Chaine and explained the selection of Renaldo Leaner. South Africa will host Panama in two friendly matches later this month at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on 27 March and the DHL Stadium four days later. Read more
Former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Innocent Mayoyo feels no Kaizer Chiefs players deserved to be in the Bafana Bafana team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Last week, Bafana coach Hugo Broos named his preliminary squad to face Panama in two friendlies later this month and no Chiefs players featured Read more
Jomo Sono has rebuked “analysts” and “non-achievers” who’ve called for Hugo Broos’s head following Bafana Bafana’s early elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Broos came in for heavy criticism after SA’s Round of 16 defeat to Cameroon two weeks ago, with some even suggesting the Belgian’s performance should Read more
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has hit back at critics over ‘defensive’ tactics following Bafana Bafana’s early exit in the AFCON. The Bafana squad has returned to a somewhat sombre reception at OR Tambo International on Wednesday morning after their early exit in the AFCON currently underway in Morocco. Read more
Football analyst Junior Khanye has not backed down from his views about Bafana Bafana and coach Hugo Broos, having made a daring prediction ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa have been drawn into Group A and will kick off the tournament against World Cup co-hosts Mexico on Read more
Bafana Bafana’s journey at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations came to an end after losing 2-1 to Cameroon on Sunday evening. Nkosinathi Sibisi, Samukele Kabini, Bathusi Aubaas and Relebohile Mofokeng started for Bafana, with Aubrey Modiba, Sipho Mbule, Sphephelo Sithole and Tshepang Moremi dropping to the bench. ALSO READ | Hugo Read more
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has lodged a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over what it alleges are racist and sexist remarks made by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos at a press briefing on Wednesday. Hugo Broos courted controversy after expressing disappointment at defender Mbekezeli Read more