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2009 Confederations Cup

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/ 29 May 2009

Spiderman still in it to win it

If there is a player in the Bafana Bafana squad who has earned the right to be addressed as a veteran, then look no further than Brian Baloyi.

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 29 May 2009

Booth fired up

Bafana Bafana are expected to beat Mauritius in their practice match on Saturday but should also be able to implement coach Joel Santana’s game plan.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 May 2009

More injury woes for Bafana

Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana had his head in his hands on Tuesday as more bad injury news hit his camp.

By Billy Cooper
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/ 25 May 2009

Bafana, your time has come

South African football is entering the most exciting and important phase in its history — and our national team stands at the centre of it.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 May 2009

SA prepares to answer critics

The Confederations Cup will show the world that South Africa is ready for the World Cup, writes Phathisani Moyo.

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 25 May 2009

Modubi out to make his mark

Bafana Bafana midfielder Masilo Modubi is determined to grab any opportunities that come his way during June’s Confederations Cup.

By Billy Cooper
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/ 22 May 2009

Not the kind of Kaka you see every day

In a galaxy of stars set to illuminate this year’s Fifa Confederations Cup in South Africa, Brazil’s Kaka probably shines the brightest.

By Monako Dibetle
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/ 22 May 2009

Golden boys in blue

They went on to thump West Germany 3-1 to lift the 1982 World Cup in Spain. The moral of the story is: write off the Italians at your own peril.

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 22 May 2009

A meteoric rise to fame

Phathisani Moyo talks to a man on a mission, Bafana Bafana player Kagiso Dikgacoi.

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 22 May 2009

Setting the stage for a spectacle

A touch of South Africa’s finest creativity will be on display at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Confederations Cup.

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 20 May 2009

Teko savours Confederations Cup challenge

Bafana Bafana star midfielder Teko Modise accepts he will have more responsibility during next month’s Confederations Cup.

By Billy Cooper
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/ 19 May 2009

Black record for All Whites

The odds are heavily stacked against New Zealand’s ‘All Whites’, but Bafana Bafana still have a score to settle with them, writes Phathisani Moyo.

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 18 May 2009

Bafana: Losing against Iraq not an option

Bafana Bafana’s opening Confederations Cup Group A clash against Iraq on June 14 will be like a cup final, says Bafana star Siphiwe Tshabalala.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 May 2009

Pharaohs’ royal record

Confederations Cup team of the week: Phathisani Moyo assesses the kings of African football’s chances ahead of the big tournament.

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 18 May 2009

‘Nothing is impossible’

The Mail & Guardian sports team begins conversations this week with some of the
Bafana Bafana stars for the Confederations Cup.

By Lucky Sindane
When the Reds come marching in …
Article
/ 18 May 2009

When the Reds come marching in …

The excitement of being Confederations Cup hosts next month stems largely from the star attraction of some of the big names in football.

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 7 May 2009

Santana drops Benni

Bafana Bafana ”bad boy” Benni McCarthy has been dropped from the national squad to play in next month’s Fifa Confederations Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 May 2009

Hackers target Confederation Cup fans

Information Technology specialists have warned that cyber criminals are trying to cash in on the upcoming Fifa Confederation Cup and the World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 April 2009

Pressure on Bafana to reach semis of Confederations Cup

It will be a major disaster if Bafana Bafana do not reach the semifinals of the Confederations Cup, said Danny Jordaan on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 April 2009

Sundowns hope to prove South Africans are not ‘sissies’

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Ted Dumitru carries a heavy burden into the third round of the African Confederation Cup this weekend.

By David Legge
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/ 9 April 2009

Benni puts the blame on Safa

Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy has spoken out on why he didn’t join Bafana Bafana for two friendly matches against Norway and Portugal.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 April 2009

Bafana nose-dive in Fifa world rankings

Bafana Bafana on Wednesday plummeted five places in the Fifa world rankings to 77th position.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 April 2009

Last chance for local players to impress Santana

Locally based players will get a last chance to impress Bafana Bafana head coach Joel Santana ahead of June’s Confederations Cup at a May 13 PSL camp.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 4 March 2009

Cabinet concern at slow 2010 ticket sales in SA

Cabinet is concerned that South Africans are not buying tickets for the 2010 Soccer World Cup and Confederations Cup, a spokesperson said on Wednesday

By Staff Reporter
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/ 4 March 2009

Moloto: Bafana have a lot of work to do

Former Bafana Bafana coach Trott Moloto has warned that there is still a lot of work to do for Bafana ahead of the Confederations Cup.

By Billy Cooper
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/ 3 March 2009

SA fans slow to snap up 2010 tickets

South Africans were on Tuesday urged to purchase tickets for the Confederations and the 2010 World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 February 2009

Online scramble for World Cup tickets

More than 300 000 online ticket applications for the 2010 World Cup have been received so far, the Cup’s Organising Committee said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 January 2009

Tough tug-of-war for Santana

Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana is back at work to face a tug-of-war with PSL clubs reluctant to release their players.

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 23 January 2009

Counting down to kick-off

With about 500 days to go before the 2010 Fifa World Cup, construction work looks set to be completed in time.

By Lucky Sindane
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