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Bafana Bafana

Afcon: Khumalo feels pressure from Bafana’s ’96 victory
Article
/ 4 January 2013

Afcon: Khumalo feels pressure from Bafana’s ’96 victory

Bafana skipper Bongani Khumalo says he has a difficult task on his hands as he tries to emulate 1996 Africa Cup of Nations winning captain Neil Tovey.

By Sapa
Mphela and Serero: The killer combination
Article
/ 4 January 2013

Mphela and Serero: The killer combination

The return of Katlego Mphela and Thulani Serero could transform Gordon Igesund’s Bafana Bafana into African Cup of Nations contenders.

By Carlos Amato
Malawi win a vital boost for Bafana ahead of Afcon
Article
/ 22 December 2012

Malawi win a vital boost for Bafana ahead of Afcon

Two first half goals, and a second half penalty helped Bafana Bafana to a 3-1 victory over Malawi at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

By Sapa
Football: How Copper Bullets struck gold
Article
/ 16 November 2012

Football: How Copper Bullets struck gold

The strength of the Zambian team is mutual respect, which is shared by their coach, who is happy to let their feet do (most of) the talking.

By Carlos Amato
Khumalo looking for determined Bafana effort against Zambia
Article
/ 13 November 2012

Khumalo looking for determined Bafana effort against Zambia

Bafana Bafana skipper Bongani Khumalo says he is looking forward to a solid performance from his side in the upcoming clash against Zambia.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Bafana coach confident despite short build-up
Article
/ 12 November 2012

Bafana coach confident despite short build-up

Gordon Igesund believes his team will be ready to take on African champions Zambia, despite having the squad together for only one training session.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Countdown begins for Afcon hopefuls
Article
/ 12 November 2012

Countdown begins for Afcon hopefuls

Favourites Cote d’Ivoire are among 14 qualifiers for the 2013 Cup of Nations, who begin preparations for the tournament with friendlies this week.

By Monthati Molosankwe
Bafana abandon bid to lure Norwich’s Surman
Article
/ 11 November 2012

Bafana abandon bid to lure Norwich’s Surman

Bafana Bafana are abandoning a bid to get Norwich City’s Andrew Surman to play for them at the African Nations Cup, coach Gordon Igesund has said.

By Sapa
Bafana coach wants players in UK released earlier for Afcon
Article
/ 3 November 2012

Bafana coach wants players in UK released earlier for Afcon

Gordon Igesund will travel to England to convince clubs there to release local players earlier to join the national squad ahead of Afcon tournament.

By Sapa
Weekend 101: Eskom, Madonna and Putin
Videos
/ 26 October 2012

Weekend 101: Eskom, Madonna and Putin

In this week’s Weekend 101 Gordhan warns against government spending, Pussy riot is sent to a forced labour camp and Eskom asks for more money.

By Staff Reporter
Africa Cup of Nations: Bronze is within Bafana’s reach
Article
/ 26 October 2012

Africa Cup of Nations: Bronze is within Bafana’s reach

Bafana Bafana’s best chance at the Nations Cup is to emerge at the top of group A, but it will take some nifty footwork, argues Carlos Amato.

By Carlos Amato
Bafana Bafana to take on Cape Verde in 2013 Afcon opener
Article
/ 25 October 2012

Bafana Bafana to take on Cape Verde in 2013 Afcon opener

The luck of the draw has pitted African Cup of Nations hosts South Africa against debutants Cape Verde in the tournament’s opening game next year.

By Staff Reporter
Captain, Safa pay tribute to Bafana’s Madigage
Article
/ 19 October 2012

Captain, Safa pay tribute to Bafana’s Madigage

Bafana captain Bongani Khumalo has paid tribute to the national team’s assistant coach, Thomas Madigage, who was killed in a car accident in Limpopo.

By Sapa
Assistant Bafana Bafana coach killed
Article
/ 19 October 2012

Assistant Bafana Bafana coach killed

Limpopo police have confirmed that assistant Bafana Bafana coach Thomas Madigage has been killed in an accident near Burgersfort.

By Sapa
Bafana Bafana edge Kenya 2-1 in dominant display
Article
/ 17 October 2012

Bafana Bafana edge Kenya 2-1 in dominant display

Bafana Bafana were rewarded for a dominant display over Kenya as they overcame their opponents 2-1 in an international friendly match in Nairobi.

By Michael Sherman
Igesund: Bafana a work in progress
Article
/ 16 October 2012

Igesund: Bafana a work in progress

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund believes the 1-0 loss to Poland on Friday might be the catalyst his squad needs to go for victory against Kenya.

By Sapa
Igesund: Bafana loss was ‘good learning experience’
Article
/ 13 October 2012

Igesund: Bafana loss was ‘good learning experience’

Gordon Igesund on Friday played down Bafana Bafana’s 1-0 defeat by Poland in a friendly, saying the result was not the issue.

By Sapa Afp
Wanted: Bafana’s new seer
Article
/ 12 October 2012

Wanted: Bafana’s new seer

The national coach needs to find a player with a built-in sangoma to replace the visionary skills of Steven Pienaar, writes Carlos Amato.

By Carlos Amato
Parker brace gives Igesund his first Bafana win
Article
/ 12 September 2012

Parker brace gives Igesund his first Bafana win

A brace by Bernard Parker saw Bafana Bafana canter to a 2-0 victory over Mozambique in an international friendly at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

By Michael Sherman
Igesund: Afcon 2013 is the big picture
Article
/ 10 September 2012

Igesund: Afcon 2013 is the big picture

On the eve of a second international friendly in four days, Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says the focus is on the African Nations Cup in 2013.

By Michael Sherman
Backdrop perfect for Bafana’s resurrection
Article
/ 7 September 2012

Backdrop perfect for Bafana’s resurrection

Friendly internationals are tedious rubbish. But September 7’s collision between Bafana Bafana and Brazil is one of the exceptions to the rule.

By Carlos Amato
No culture shock for Baxter
Article
/ 6 September 2012

No culture shock for Baxter

Out on the pitch, Stuart Baxter’s "good cop" style is already convincing many jurors. Six of his players have been called up by Gordon Igesund.

By Carlos Amato
Injury pushes Bafana’s Pienaar out of Brazil friendly
Article
/ 2 September 2012

Injury pushes Bafana’s Pienaar out of Brazil friendly

South Africa’s captain Steven Pienaar has pulled out of Friday’s friendly against Brazil in So Paulo after a sustaining an injury.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Josephs returns to Bafana squad
Article
/ 30 August 2012

Josephs returns to Bafana squad

Goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad, withdrawing his retirement from international soccer.

By Michael Sherman
Workaholic Delron Buckley back from the brink
Article
/ 26 July 2012

Workaholic Delron Buckley back from the brink

Delron Buckley has returned home to join Maritzburg United — and admits he has lost some of the coruscating pace of his heyday.

By Carlos Amato
Madigage appointed as Bafana’s assistant coach
Article
/ 10 July 2012

Madigage appointed as Bafana’s assistant coach

Thomas Madigage, the long-serving Supersport United assistant coach, has been named assistant to Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund.

By Sapa
Igesund: Difficult task ahead for Bafana
Article
/ 9 July 2012

Igesund: Difficult task ahead for Bafana

Newly appointed Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund believes the national team is destined for greatness under his guidance.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Igesund named as new Bafana coach
Article
/ 30 June 2012

Igesund named as new Bafana coach

Gordon Igesund has been named as the new Bafana Bafana coach ahead of fellow South African Steve Komphela.

By Sapa
Komphela wants no friendliness during Bafana’s next friendly
Article
/ 11 June 2012

Komphela wants no friendliness during Bafana’s next friendly

Bafana Bafana’s interim coach Steve Komphela says there will be no love lost on Friday when his team takes on Gabon in an international friendly.

By Sapa
Bafana coach: South Africa deserves better
Article
/ 10 June 2012

Bafana coach: South Africa deserves better

Interim coach Steve Komphela says Bafana Bafana are tired of mediocrity and they owe it to the country to win a match.

By Michael Sherman
Eight games, no win as Bafana draw closer to missing World Cup
Article
/ 9 June 2012

Eight games, no win as Bafana draw closer to missing World Cup

In their eighth successive match without a win, Bafana Bafana drew with Botswana 1-1, further hampering their hopes to qualify for the World Cup.

By Sapa
Why Bafana have to Safa
Article
/ 7 June 2012

Why Bafana have to Safa

The culture of entitlement and big money needs to change if Bafana is to escape the hole dug by the football bosses, writes Carlos Amato.

By Carlos Amato
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