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Pitso’s second act starts with Bafana bang
Pitso Mosimane marked his return to the Bafana Bafana dugout with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Soweto's Orlando…
CAF moves to restore trust after AFCON final controversy with sweeping reforms
CAF announces sweeping reforms to refereeing and governance structures following the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final, aiming to rebuild trust and prevent a repeat…
CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions
Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the…
CAF hammers Senegal and Morocco after Rabat’s night of shame
CAF has issued a slate of heavy suspensions and fines totalling more than $1 million
Senegal survives chaos to claim African football glory
It was a night of grit and glory, a final that vanished from memory as it happened, only to be immortalised by the madness of its ending
Can Hugo Broos fix Bafana Bafana’s broken compass before the World Cup?
The “funeral” in the Rabat dressing room after the team’s Africa Cup of Nations defeat must serve as the birth of a stronger Bafana
No more second chances as the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 kicks off
With heavyweights like Egypt and Nigeria looking dominant and dark horses like Sudan and Mozambique making historic runs, the knockout stage promises drama
The evolution of Bafana Bafana under Hugo Broos
When Hugo Broos arrived in May 2021, few believed he could revive Bafana Bafana after years of disappointment. Four years later, he has forged a disciplined, adaptable team that,…
Global sporting events must end harmful partnerships to protect people and planet
Competition organisers risk accusations of sportswashing when partnering with companies such as Toyota and TotalEnergies
Editorial | Bafana mends our broken hearts
Bafana Bafana rolled the years back and reached the semi-finals by knocking out African giants Tunisia and Morocco
Nigerians celebrate tense Afcon semi-final win over South Africa
For some, the victory also added to the rivalry between the countries, after Nigerian performers like Burna Boy and Davido failed to win a Grammy at the recent awards
Discipline will be deciding factor in Bafana’s Afcon semi-final
The team needs to stick to the game plan, maintain composure and nullify the attacking threat Nigeria brings
Stripes, swooshes get the boot at Afcon’s kit contest
The battle for Africa’s national shirt market has taken a new turn, with some of the raciest designs coming from continental brands
Afcon is set to be a ball
The African showpiece never fails to entertain and this year’s tournament should be no different
Mixed fortunes for Africa in 2024
It is set to be a busy year for the continent as many countries go to the polls and international engagement increases