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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Bafana set to host Nigeria at Free State Stadium
during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bafana set to host Nigeria at Free State Stadium

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Nigeria is scheduled to take place at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

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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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Saili backs Morocco to edge Nigeria in WAFCON final
RABAT, MOROCCO - JULY 23: Moroccan fans cheer during 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final match between Morocco and South Africa at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Jalal Morchidi/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Saili backs Morocco to edge Nigeria in WAFCON final

Former Zambia Women’s national team player Melissa Kape Saili believes host nation Morocco may just edge the highly anticipated Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final against reigning champions Nigeria.

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WATCH: Dr Ellis react to Banyana’s defeat in WAFCON
Desiree Ellis, coach of South Africa during the 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations final, semifinal match between Nigeria and South Africa at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on the 22 July 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

WATCH: Dr Ellis react to Banyana’s defeat in WAFCON

Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has reflected back on their loss against Nigeria in the semi-final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Banyana’s journey in WAFCON ended by Nigeria
Deborah Ajibola Abiodun of Nigeria celebrates goal during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Semi Final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 22 July 2025 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Banyana’s journey in WAFCON ended by Nigeria

Banyana Banyana missed the chance to book their place in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after falling to a 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in the semi-finals on Tuesday evening.

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Banyana is Nigeria’s biggest threat – Desire Oparanozie
Ugochi Desire Oparanozie of Nigeria during the 2018 TOTAL African Womens Cup of Nations match between South Africa and Nigeria the 18 November 2018 at Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Banyana is Nigeria’s biggest threat – Desire Oparanozie

As the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) heats up, former Nigerian international and prolific forward Ugochi Desire Oparanozie believes Banyana Banyana is Nigeria's biggest threat to winning the WAFCON, but she feels the Super Falcons can get past them and ultimately claim the coveted title.

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Springbok Sevens ‘A’ eager to expand skills base in Mauritius
Mfundo Ndhlovu of South Africa scores a try against Ireland during day one of the 2024 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 7 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Springbok Sevens ‘A’ eager to expand skills base in Mauritius

The players in the Springbok Sevens ‘A’ side understand that personal goals and team objectives will need to combine if they want positive results at the Rugby Africa Sevens in Mauritius this weekend.

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