“We’re hoping to go all the way in AFCON this time” – Foster
South Africa celebrates victory, Lyle Foster of South Africa after the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 football match between Benin and South Africa at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Cote dlvoire on 25 March 2025 ©Mohamed Ali/BackpagePix

“We’re hoping to go all the way in AFCON this time” – Foster

Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster believes South Africa have the squad that are capable of going all the way to win the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

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“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

“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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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

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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Lyle Foster withdrawn from Bafana squad
Lyle Foster of South Africa reacts in dissapointment during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between South Africa and Uganda at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 06 September 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Lyle Foster withdrawn from Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana forward Lyle Foster has been withdrawn from the squad to face Congo Brazzaville in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday.

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South African players in Premier League
Manchester City's Julian Alvarez (left) and Burnley's Lyle Foster battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday January 31, 2024.

South African players in Premier League

17 South Africans have played in the Premier League since readmission to international football, with mixed results, writes Nick Said.

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Bafana’s strikers short of goals
Emmanuel Imanishimwe of Rwanda challenges Percy Tau of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers between Rwanda and South Africa at Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda on 21 November 2023 ©Julius Ntare/BackpagePix

Bafana’s strikers short of goals

With Lyle Foster and Lebo Mothiba missing, and Bongi Hlongwane not considered, the obvious question for Bafana Bafana heading into the Africa Cup of Nations finals is where the goals are going to come from in the squad. (more…)

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