Bafana held to goalless draw by Niger
Hassane Harouna Moussa of Niger challenged by Keagan Dolly of South Africa during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football match between Niger and South Africa at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 15 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Bafana held to goalless draw by Niger

Bafana Bafana were forced to settle for a point after playing out to a goalless draw against Niger in the African Nations Championship at the Mandela National Stadium in Uganda.

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“We never underestimate anybody” – Mphahlele
Ramahlwe Mphahlele of South Africa during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football South Africa Press Conference at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 14 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“We never underestimate anybody” – Mphahlele

Bafana Bafana defender Ramahlwe Mphahlele says they will not underestimate their opponents when they take on Niger in their next encounter in the African Nations Championship.

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“We need to make it seven points” – Kutumela
Thabiso Kutumela of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football match between South Africa and Guinea at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 11 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“We need to make it seven points” – Kutumela

Bafana Bafana midfielder Thabiso Kutumela is confident his side can walk away with a positive result against Niger.

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“There’s still a lot of work we need to do” – Ntseki
Molefi Ntseki, coach of South Africa during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football match between South Africa and Guinea at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 11 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“There’s still a lot of work we need to do” – Ntseki

Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki was pleased with the result but feels his side has a lot of work to do ahead of their clash against Niger.

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“We’ll give the supporters a great show” – Maema
Neo Maema of South Africa during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football South Africa Press Conference at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 07 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“We’ll give the supporters a great show” – Maema

Bafana Bafana captain Neo Maema says they will give the supporters a "great show" when they take on Algeria in their African National Championship match.

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“We have done our homework on Algeria” – Ntseki
Molefi Ntseki, coach of South Africa during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football South Africa Press Conference at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 07 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

“We have done our homework on Algeria” – Ntseki

Bafana Bafana coach Molefe Ntseki says they have done their homework on Algeria ahead of their African National Champions encounter on Friday.

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Preview: Bafana Bafana vs Algeria
Molefi Ntseki, coach of South Africa with Neo Maema of South Africa during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, football South Africa Press Conference at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala on the 07 August 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Preview: Bafana Bafana vs Algeria

Bafana Bafana are set to take on Algeria in their African Nations Championship Group C opener at the Mandela National Stadium on Friday.

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“They won’t know what to expect from us” – Jooste
Wayde Jooste of AmaZulu FC during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 AmaZulu Training at the King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi on the 2 April 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

“They won’t know what to expect from us” – Jooste

Bafana Bafana right back Wayde Jooste says they are an "unknown quantity", which will give them an advantage heading into the CHAN group stages.

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Mamelodi Sundowns  No. 11
Marcelo Allende of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Nonato of Fluminense during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Fluminense at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on 25 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix

Mamelodi Sundowns No. 11

Who has worn the No. 11 jersey at Mamelodi Sundowns in the past decade? It is fair to say some players have done so with pride, others not so much, writes Nick Said.

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