Gallery: Bafana’s final training session ahead of Lesotho tie
Sipho Mbule, Siyabonga Ngezana and Relebohile Mofokeng of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Bafana Bafana press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 04 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Gallery: Bafana’s final training session ahead of Lesotho tie

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana's final training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier against Lesotho on Friday evening.

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Mbule focused on helping Bafana qualify for World Cup
Sipho Mbule of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Bafana Bafana press conference at Dobsonville Stadium, in Soweto on 01 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Mbule focused on helping Bafana qualify for World Cup

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sipho Mbule has his eyes set on helping South Africa secure their qualification for the FIFA World Cup.

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Bafana set to host Nigeria at Free State Stadium
during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bafana set to host Nigeria at Free State Stadium

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Nigeria is scheduled to take place at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

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Gallery: Bafana prepare for Lesotho showdown
Bathusi Aubaas of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Bafana Bafana press conference at Dobsonville Stadium, in Soweto on 01 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Gallery: Bafana prepare for Lesotho showdown

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana as they prepare to take on Lesotho in their FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Dr Molemela Stadium on Friday.

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“We’re still strong enough to beat Lesotho” – Broos
Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana head coach during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Bafana Bafana press conference at Dobsonville Stadium, in Soweto on 01 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“We’re still strong enough to beat Lesotho” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is confident his side can beat Lesotho when they meet at the Dr Molemela Stadium in their World Cup Group C qualifier on Friday.

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“Bafana highly motivated ahead of World Cup qualifiers” – Broos
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, on 10 June 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“Bafana highly motivated ahead of World Cup qualifiers” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his side are highly motivated ahead of their two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.

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Broos announces squad for World Cup qualifiers
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa before the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Tanzania at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 6 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Broos announces squad for World Cup qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his squad for the two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria next month.

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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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