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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Springbok Women achieved all Madagascar objectives

There was relief but also pride that the Springbok Women executed their mandate in Madagascar at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women's Cup, returning home victorious after wins over Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar, resulting in another continental title and trophy for the South Africans.

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Bafana Bafana drawn in AFCON Group B
Patrice Motsepe (CAF President) during the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Draw at Theatre Mohammed, Rabat on the 27 January 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana drawn in AFCON Group B

Bafana Bafana have learnt their opponents for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the conclusion of the draw in Morocco.

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Makgopa: I don’t want to disappoint Broos
Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates challenged by Fezile Gcaba of Richards Bay during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 05 November 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Makgopa: I don’t want to disappoint Broos

Orlando Pirates forward Evidence Makgopa says he does not want to disappoint Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos as they prepare to face Uganda on Friday.

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Stephens: It’s a very special moment for me
Sage Stephens of South Africa during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier at the Dobsonville Stadium, Johannesburg on the 09 November 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Stephens: It’s a very special moment for me

Stellenbosch FC goalkeeper Sage Stephens admits he had to "choke back a few tears" after receiving a call-up to the Bafana Bafana squad.

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Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifiers
Coach Hugo Broos talking to the squad during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers South Africa Press Conference at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on 7 October 2024 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 38-player preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan in November.

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Mbatha opens up on dream Bafana debut
Thalente Mbatha of South Africa celebrates goal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between South Africa and Uganda at the Orlando Stadium, Soweto on the 06 September 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Mbatha opens up on dream Bafana debut

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha says he was delighted to have made his debut for Bafana Bafana in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Uganda.

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Broos: We have to be able to win those two games
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the FIFA Series Algeria Edition 2024 match between Algeria and South Africa held at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers , Algeria on 26 March 2024 ©Djaffar Ladjal/BackpagePix

Broos: We have to be able to win those two games

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his side have the confidence to defeat Uganda and South Sudan in their two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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Broos confident ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Hugo Broos, coach of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 11 June 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Broos confident ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos wants his side to maintain their current form as they prepare for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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