The South African Football Association (SAFA) is preparing to begin the search for a new Bafana Bafana head coach as current coach Hugo Broos approaches the end of his tenure. Broos, who has spent five years with the national team, is expected to step down after the upcoming FIFA World
Several prominent Irish footballers, along with celebrities, have launched a campaign urging the Republic of Ireland to boycott an upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Israel. The campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine has submitted an open letter to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), alleging that Israel has committed
Following Banyana Banyana’s 1–0 friendly victory over Algeria in Durban, coach Desiree Ellis has shared insights into the team’s performance as preparations continue for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this July. Ellis highlighted improvements in the team’s attacking play, particularly in creating opportunities in the final third,
Dlala Africa is making a meaningful impact in Manenberg by using cricket as a tool to steer young people away from gang violence and towards opportunity. The initiative provides mentorship, safe spaces, and pathways beyond sport, while nurturing local talent. Speaking to VOC News, chairperson Shahied Adonis explained the vision
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is introducing sweeping reforms aimed at restoring confidence in refereeing, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) systems, and its judicial processes. The move follows a major credibility crisis after the Appeal Board controversially stripped Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title, a decision that is
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has emphasised that careful planning and innovative thinking will be crucial as South Africa embarks on a demanding 18-month build-up to next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia. The national side begins its campaign in July with the inaugural Nations Championship, followed by a historic
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly criticised Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos over remarks suggesting there was no Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) atmosphere in Morocco, saying the comments were inappropriate and unfair to the host nation. South Africa’s AFCON campaign came to an end in
The government has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their hard-fought 2–1 win against Angola in the opening Group B match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, played in Marrakech, Morocco. The victory has been hailed as a strong start to South Africa’s AFCON campaign. Acting government spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa stated
South Africa and Angola will face off in a Southern African derby as they open Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco later today, with kick-off expected between 17:00 and 19:00. This marks the fifth time the two sides meet in the AFCON group stages. Bafana
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