Thapelo Maseko Etches His Name Into South African Football Folklore
Thapelo Maseko of South Africa challenged by Castrop Jens of South Korea during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium, Mexico on 24 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Thapelo Maseko Etches His Name Into South African Football Folklore

Take a bow, Thapelo Maseko! The winger etched his name into South African football history by scoring the decisive goal that sent Bafana Bafana into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time ever.

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Bafana Bafana Make History After Edging Korea To Reach Last 32
Thapelo Maseko of South Africa celebrates goal with teammates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium, Mexico on 24 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana Make History After Edging Korea To Reach Last 32

Bafana Bafana made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic in their final Group A clash at the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe.

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Chiefs Bid Farewell To George Matlou
George Matlou of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Last 32 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free Agents FC on the 26 January 2025 at FNB Stadium in Nasrec © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

Chiefs Bid Farewell To George Matlou

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed they have parted ways with attacking midfielder George Matlou.

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Boks have utmost respect for England as Nations Championship looms
Rassie Erasmus during the 2026 International Rugby Springboks Team Announcement at Southern Sun in Hyde Park on 16 June 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Boks have utmost respect for England as Nations Championship looms

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expressed utmost respect for England as the Boks kicked off their preparations for the inaugural Nations Championship – that kicks off next weekend in Johannesburg – and spoke highly of their travelling squad and the threat they posed in the opening game.

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France Edge South Africa In Thrilling Nations Cup Final

Hosts South Africa threw everything they had at France in the final of the FIH Men's Hockey Nations Cup at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, but the visitors held their nerve to claim a thrilling 2-1 victory to lift the trophy.

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Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
Rassie Erasmus during the 2026 International Rugby Springboks Team Announcement at Southern Sun in Hyde Park on 16 June 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks off against England in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 July.

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