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Bafana ‘must’ qualify for 2026 World Cup
The football team begin their qualification campaign this weekend, and two former players believe that they have enough to make it to 2026
World Cup review, Part II: The trials of group A and Bafana’s lasting legacy
With a world-class gauntlet laid out in front of them, could South Africa make an expectant nation proud?
Bafana captain Mokoena axed
Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane axed captain Aaron Mokoena on Tuesday for a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt next weekend.
Coach keeps faith in under-fire Mokoena
New Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane on Thursday kept faith in under-fire captain Aaron Mokoena for an August 11 friendly against Ghana.
Bafana chase vital win on Youth Day
On the anniversary of the Soweto uprising, World Cup hosts South Africa will try to capture an emotional and much-needed triumph.
Bafana will have to play like men possessed
Good, bad or Benni, Carlos Alberto Parreira has made his final squad selection. <b>Phathisani Moyo</b> assesses the chosen 23.
South Africa’s talismans to avoid early Cup exit
Nelson Mandela, home advantage and vuvuzelas are among the elements South Africa hope will help avoid the shame of a first-round World Cup exit.
Mokoena gives Pompey FA Cup relief
Bafana’s Aaron Mokoena scored right at the end of extra-time as Portsmouth came from behind to beat Coventry City 2-1 in an FA Cup replay on Tuesday.
Mokoena backs Bafana despite losing streak
Aaron Mokoena insisted South Africa’s players are still positive despite their run of six defeats stretching back to June.
SA face Ireland on World Cup learning curve
Aaron Mokoena believes South Africa will continue their learning process when they play Ireland in Limerick on Tuesday.
Mokoena eyeing World Cup after Pompey switch
Aaron Mokoena has revealed he was forced to quit Blackburn and join Portsmouth to preserve his dream of captaining South Africa at the 2010 World Cup.
Santana set to trim Bafana squad
Bafana coach Joel Santana faces a tough decision when he axes six players from his 29-man provisional Confederations Cup squad on Thursday.
Bafana gear up for friendlies
Not enough game in Europe for some star players could pose a challenge to Bafana’s technical team as they prepare for two friendlies later this month.
Bafana’s African dream all but over
Bafana Bafana’s African dream is all but over — and head coach Joel Santana is in denial.
Bafana stumble against Nigeria
New Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana now knows how hard he will have to work to earn his massive R1,5-million monthly salary and build a competitive team for the 2010 World Cup…