Mogudi warns U23s against complacency ahead of Algeria rematch
Raymond Mdaka coach of South Africa and Karabo Mogudi during 2026 COSAFA U20 Youth Championship CAF Qualifier Final match between South Africa and Mozambique at ABB Stadium in Maputo on 27 September 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Mogudi warns U23s against complacency ahead of Algeria rematch

South African U23 Men’s National Team assistant coach Karabo Mogudi has called on his side to remain focused and avoid complacency when they face Algeria again on Sunday.

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Baartman: If I don’t play, I’m not going to get called up
Luke Baartman of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2026 MTN8 Quarter Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 9 August 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Baartman: If I don’t play, I’m not going to get called up

Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa U23 midfielder Luke Baartman believes regular game time at club level has been key to maintaining his place in the national team.

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Mdaka Names Final SA U23 Squad for Algeria Friendlies
Raymond Mdaka, South Africa U20 head coach during COSAFA U20 Mens Championship 2026 South Africa Media Open Day at Marks Park in Johannesburg on 14 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Mdaka Names Final SA U23 Squad for Algeria Friendlies

Head coach Raymond Mdaka has named his final South Africa Under-23 squad for two friendly matches against Algeria in Durban.

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Manenzhe: Motupa must grab his opportunity
Orlando Pirates forward Gift Motupa

Manenzhe: Motupa must grab his opportunity

Former Orlando Pirates striker Phumudzo Manenzhe believes that Gift Motupa has the ability to succeed at the club, but encouraged him to make use of his opportunities. (more…)

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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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