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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“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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“Cole Palmer is the best in the world” – Sanchez
epa12236642 Cole Palmer (L) of Chelsea, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez (C) of Chelsea and Desire Doue (R) of PSG pose with their individual awards after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 13 July 2025. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

“Cole Palmer is the best in the world” – Sanchez

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez believes teammate Cole Palmer is the best in the world following his exploits at the Club World Cup.

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“Chelsea loss doesn’t erase what we did this season” – Marquinhos
epa12236444 Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea (R) in action against Marquinhos of PSG (L) during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 13 July 2025. EPA/CJ GUNTHER

“Chelsea loss doesn’t erase what we did this season” – Marquinhos

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos says losing the Club World Cup trophy does not erase what they achieved this season.

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“I just had to repay Maresca and score some goals” – Palmer
epa12236334 Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 13 July 2025. EPA/CJ GUNTHER

“I just had to repay Maresca and score some goals” – Palmer

Chelsea star Cole Palmer says he had to repay manager Enzo Maresca by scoring goals after leading the Blues to victory in the Club World Cup.

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“We found a position for Cole Palmer” – Maresca
File photo dated 06/04/2025 of Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca (left), who has challenged Cole Palmer (right) to take the initiative in more games after their winning start at the Club World Cup. Issue date: Tuesday June 17, 2025.

“We found a position for Cole Palmer” – Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that he has found a new position for star Cole Palmer following his exploits against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Chelsea humble Paris Saint-Germain to win Club World Cup
epa12236619 Chelsea FC, including head coach Enzo Maresca (5-R), celebrate with the trophy after winning the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 13 July 2025. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

Chelsea humble Paris Saint-Germain to win Club World Cup

Chelsea were crowned 2025 Club World Cup champions following their 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

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