Some reflection on our nation seemed called for as Bafana Bafana and Iraq faced off in the Confederations Cup on Sunday.
Organisers of the Confederations Cup on Monday said they were looking at ways to avoid repeat scenes of footballers playing in half-empty stadiums.
After an overwhelming victory that stretched Spain’s unbeaten run to 33 games, Coach Vicente del Bosque warned his team not to get carried away.
Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana was again found wanting tactically during Sunday’s disappointing goalless draw against mediocre Iraq.
Workers struggled on Saturday to make the damaged Ellis Park pitch playable in time for Sunday’s Confederations Cup opener between SA and Iraq.
An events visa will be piloted during the Confederations Cup, Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said on Friday.
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Two of Brazil’s greatest stars, Kaka and Robinho, hope they can defend their title at the Confederations Cup in South Africa.
Plan B entails taking over the event security, which effectively means police officers will guard inside and outside the football stadiums.
A tough reception to the Confederations Cup looms for New Zealand when they open their campaign against rampant European champions, Spain on Sunday.
In 1999 Aaron Mokoena became the youngest player to represent South Africa at international level when he played against Botswana as an 18-year-old.
Bafana defender Matthew Booth on Wednesday denied the national squad had held Safa to ransom over extra bonus money.
South African authorities are satisfied with having sold 70% of the tickets available for the Confederations Cup, Irvin Khoza said on Wednesday.
When the Confederations Cup starts on Sunday, the Egyptian team will aiming high, despite the tough competition for the title.
When the Confederations Cup in South Africa begins, the goal of the Iraqi team will be recovery from the disastrous Gulf Cup of Nations.
Bafana Bafana players scored an own goal this week when their demand for bigger bonuses for playing in the Confederations Cup failed.
SA will not only produce the best World Cup next June, but there will be no security problems at all, says Danny Jordaan.
SA begins the most important test of its ability to host the 2010 World Cup as games for the Confederations Cup kick off on Sunday.
Joel Santana’s arrival was shrouded in mistrust, but a year later his face is as famous among South Africans as that of his predecessor.
South Africa is well-prepared to stage the Confederations Cup from Sunday onwards, one year ahead of hosting the World Cup.
After the first three matches of the final round of World Cup qualifying, no player was a bigger for the US national team than Frankie Hejduk.
European champions Spain are viewing the upcoming Confederations Cup as a chance to impress in the global shop window.
Soweto is synonymous with SA, a symbol of the fight for freedom. However, it is also a place where millions play their favourite sport, football.
There is no place for bad boys in the Bafana Bafana set up. Nasief Morris and Benni McCarthy can attest to this.
A behind-the-scenes drama was playing out at Safa House last Friday to secure the safety of superstars and tourists attending the Confederations Cup.
Less than two weeks before the kick-off of the Confederations Cup, VIP and stadium protection
is in disarray, writes Adriaan Basson.
With the Fifa Confederations Cup just days away, views are mixed as to whether the World Cup curtain-raiser will drive football fans into Soweto.
Bafana Bafana midfield maestro Steven Pienaar was bubbling with confidence after his first training session with the national squad on Wednesday.
Bafana coach Joel Santana faces a tough decision when he axes six players from his 29-man provisional Confederations Cup squad on Thursday.
Bafana Bafana face a big test when they host Poland in a friendly at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Spain will go to the Confederations Cup later this month with nearly the same lineup it used to win the 2008 European Championship.
If Mario Balotelli is called up to the Italian national team, it will be a victory for the Inter striker and Italy’s leader Silvio Berlusconi.