Familiar failings come back to haunt
epa05463514 Gift Motupa of South Africa during the men's preliminary round group A match between Denmark and South Africa of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Soccer tournament at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, 07 August 2016. EPA/ANDRESSA ANHOLETE BRAZIL OUT

Familiar failings come back to haunt

By Mo Allie 

A familiar failing of South African football came back to haunt the Olympic team as their inability to convert their chances saw them slump to a 1-0 defeat against Denmark at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia.

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South Africa change two for Denmark
epa05455405 Keagan Dolly (R) of South Africa in action against Zeca (L) of Brazil during the men's first round match between Brazil and South Africa for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Soccer tournament at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, 04 August 2016. EPA/FERNANDO BIZERRA JR.

South Africa change two for Denmark

South Africa have announced their starting lineup for their Rio 2016 clash against Denmark on Sunday, with coach Owen da Gama issuing two changes.  (more…)

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Preview: SA vs Denmark
epa05455630 Neymar (2-L) of Brazil and Motobi Mvala (2-R) of South Africa in action during the men's preliminary round match between Brazil and South Africa for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Soccer tournament at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, 04 August 2016. EPA/FERNANDO BIZERRA JR.

Preview: SA vs Denmark

By Mo Allie After their morale-boosting goalless draw against tournament favourites Brazil, South Africa will be wary of the pitfalls of complacency when they face Denmark in their second Group…

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Khune tells doubters: Your words help me
Itumeleng Khune of South Africa during the 2015 Nelson Mandela Challenge football match between South Africa and Senegal at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on 08 September, 2015 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Khune tells doubters: Your words help me

Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has insisted he seeks to draw the positives from criticism. (more…)

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Gabriel Jesus shocking miss

South Africa escaped with a 0-0 draw against Brazil in Rio 2016 action on Thursday as new Manchester City signing Gabriel Jesus missed an absolute sitter. (more…)

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Banyana blow as Nogwanya ruled out

Banyana Banyana’s Olympic hopes suffered a setback on Friday as Shiwe Nogwanya was ruled out of the remainder of the games with an ankle injury.  (more…)

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Watch out Class of 2000
epa05455630 Neymar (2-L) of Brazil and Motobi Mvala (2-R) of South Africa in action during the men's preliminary round match between Brazil and South Africa for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Soccer tournament at Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, 04 August 2016. EPA/FERNANDO BIZERRA JR.

Watch out Class of 2000

The class of 2016 may not have beaten Brazil but after a steady start are poised to go one better than the class of 2000, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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