Lamine Yamal: Boy Wonder
epa12092132 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates winning the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 11 May 2025. EPA/Enric Fontcuberta
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Lamine Yamal: Boy Wonder

Can Lamine Yamal become the greatest footballer of all time? Talent might not be enough, writes NICK SAID.

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September 8, 2025
“I don’t necessarily think there’s pressure on us” – Foster
Lyle Foster of South Africa challenged by Kanalelo Rapule of Lesotho during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between Lesotho and South Africa at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 05 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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“I don’t necessarily think there’s pressure on us” – Foster

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster says they are feeling 'no pressure' ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier against Nigeria on Tuesday.

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September 8, 2025
Monyane called up to replace Mobbie in Bafana squad
Thabiso Monyane of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium, in Durban on 30 August 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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Monyane called up to replace Mobbie in Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has called up Thabiso Monyane to replace the injured Nyiko Mobbie for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

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September 7, 2025
Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho
Mohau Nkota of South Africa shoots and scores during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between Lesotho and South Africa at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 05 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho

Bafana Bafana cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium on Friday evening.

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September 5, 2025
Mayo secures move to Chiefs
Khanyisa Mayo of CR Belouizdad during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and CR Belouizdad at Orlando Stadium, in Soweto on 12 January 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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Mayo secures move to Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the signing of striker Khanyisa Mayo from CR Belouizdad.

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September 5, 2025
Bafana Bafana: Touching Distance
Teboho Mokoena 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
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Bafana Bafana: Touching Distance

Bafana Bafana are close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and could conceivably do so this month, writes NICK SAID.

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September 5, 2025
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
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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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September 5, 2025