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

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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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August 7, 2025

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

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“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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August 7, 2025

Molefi Ntseki coach of South Africa during the 2025 CHAN Qualifiers match between South Africa and Egypt on the 02 March 2025 at Free State Stadium in v Photo Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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“We’re looking forward to CHAN” – Ntseki

Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki is looking forward to taking charge of the team for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) next month.

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July 25, 2025

Molefi Ntseki coach of South Africa during the Bafana Bafana Training on the 01 March 2025 at Dr Molemela Stadium in Mangaung Photo Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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Molefi Ntseki announces Bafana squad for CHAN

Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki has named his squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) next month.

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July 25, 2025

South Africa's Siphiwe Tshabalala scores his sides first goal of the game

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Marking The Moment

The best sports broadcasters capture a moment of drama with iconic words that can be heard for decades. Here are 10 of the best commentary lines over the years, writes Nicholas Gleeson.

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July 4, 2025

File photo dated 12-10-2010 of Spain's Andres Iniesta (second left) celebrates scoring the second goal with team-mates. Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement as a player aged 40. Issue date: Tuesday October 8, 2024.

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Moment To Remember – 2010 FIFA World Cup

It was this month 15 years ago that the biggest party in African football history came to an end at Soccer City.

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July 3, 2025

Sundowns players celebrate a goal scored by Iqraam Rayners of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan HD at Inter & Co Stadium in Florida, USA on 17 June 2025 © Lynne Gleeson/BackpagePix

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Booth shares his insights on Sundowns ahead of Dortmund showdown

Ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated clash against German giants Borussia Dortmund, Showmax sat down with former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns defensive stalwart Matthew Booth.

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June 20, 2025

Angola celebrates lifting the trophy during the 2025 HollywoodBets COSAFA Cup Final match between Angola and South Africa at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 15 June 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

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Bafana suffer defeat in final as Angola wins COSAFA Cup

Angola retained their COSAFA Cup crown with a 3-0 victory over hosts Bafana Bafana in the 2025 final played at the Toyota Stadium in Mangaung on Sunday.

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June 15, 2025

Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly South Africa Press conference at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 5 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

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Broos faces selection headache ahead of WC qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his players have raised their game, making it difficult for him to select his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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June 12, 2025

Sinoxolo Kwayiba of South Africa celebrates a goal /with Helman Mkhalele, assistant coach of South Africa during the 2025 International Friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 10 June 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

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“Kwayiba could’ve scored three goals” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos believes attacking midfielder Sinoxolo Kwayiba should have scored a hat-trick against Mozambique.

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June 11, 2025