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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“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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Bafana beat Guinea to claim first in at CHAN
Thabiso Simon Kutumela of South Africa challenged by Ismael Camara of Guinea 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 ©Mayamba Stephen/BackpagePix

Bafana beat Guinea to claim first in at CHAN

Bafana Bafana claimed their first win in the African Nations Championship Group C encounter against Guinea at the Mandela Stadium in Kampala.

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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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