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Bafana Bafana

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/ 16 November 2011

Knowledge is power: Bafana falls to Zim’s Musona

Knowledge Musona gave Zimbabwe the edge as he took them to their 2-1 defeat of Bafana Bafana, handing SA an anticlimactic end to their 2011 fixtures.

By Sisa Majola
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/ 15 November 2011

No training for Bafana for last international friendly

South Africa’s only training session ahead of their international friendly against Zimbabwe has been cancelled after lights went out at the stadium.

By Staff Reporter
Bafana, Côte d’Ivoire share Mandela Challenge
Article
/ 12 November 2011

Bafana, Côte d’Ivoire share Mandela Challenge

Bafana Bafana came back to force a draw with Côte d’Ivoire in an exciting Nelson Mandela Challenge clash that meant the two sides shared the trophy.

By Sisa Majola
Ivory Coast wants to finish year on perfect note
Article
/ 11 November 2011

Ivory Coast wants to finish year on perfect note

Top-ranked African team, Ivory Coast defend a perfect record this year when they confront South Africa for the Nelson Mandela Challenge.

By Monthati Molosankwe
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/ 11 November 2011

Pressure on Bafana to start delivering

Although the odds seem heavily in favour of Bafana Bafana, a loss could also increase the pressure.

By Mokwena Kwenaite
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/ 10 November 2011

Pienaar: I’m back and smiling

After missing a few games for Bafana Bafana, Steven Pienaar has said he’s glad to be back in the national squad and is ready to face Côte d’Ivoire.

By Staff Reporter
Bafana without Khumalo for Cote d’Ivoire face-off
Article
/ 9 November 2011

Bafana without Khumalo for Cote d’Ivoire face-off

Bafana Bafana defender Bongani Khumalo has been withdrawn from the squad to face Cote d’Ivoire in the Nelson Mandela challenge due to an ankle injury.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 November 2011

Parliament committee tells Safa to pull its socks up

Parliament’s sports committee has told Safa that South African soccer needs to get serious about preparation and developing young talent.

By Stuart Graham
Boys to meh: I’m done with Bafana, says Benni
Article
/ 6 November 2011

Boys to meh: I’m done with Bafana, says Benni

Benni McCarthy says he has no ambitions of donning the Bafana Bafana jersey again, conceding that his often drama-filled international career is over.

By Sisa Majola
Pitso explains Serero, Jali omission
Article
/ 4 November 2011

Pitso explains Serero, Jali omission

Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has explained the surprise omissions of Thulani Serero and Andile Jale from the squad to face Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe.

By Staff Reporter
Mosimane names formidable squad
Article
/ 3 November 2011

Mosimane names formidable squad

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has named a formidable 24-man squad for the clash against Cte d’Ivoire next Saturday.

By Sisa Majola
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Article
/ 19 October 2011

Bafana back in top 50 Fifa rankings

South Africa climbed two places to 49th position in the latest Fifa World Rankings, and have moved a notch up to 8th among African countries.

By Staff Reporter
Wake-up call for Africa’s stars
Article
/ 14 October 2011

Wake-up call for Africa’s stars

The African Nation’s Cup qualifiers have resulted in several historic moments — good as well as bad.

By Thomas Kwenaite
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/ 13 October 2011

Hunt hopes for PSL break during Afcon tournament

SuperSport United’s coach is hoping the PSL will not consider playing matches during the Africa Cup of Nations, which SA failed to qualify for.

By Sisa Majola
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/ 11 October 2011

Safa gives CAF a piece of its mind over Bafana exit

The SA Football Association has officially protested to the body overseeing the Africa Cup of Nations after Bafana’s controversial elimination.

By Staff Reporter
Safa to appeal Caf non-qualification ruling
Article
/ 9 October 2011

Safa to appeal Caf non-qualification ruling

Safa has lodged an appeal with the Confederation of African Football regarding the outcome of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition.

By Sisa Majola
CAF: Bafana not yet qualified
Article
/ 8 October 2011

CAF: Bafana not yet qualified

The Confederation of African Football says Bafana Bafana’s post-match celebrations are premature.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 October 2011

A sporting chance

Two sporting events cradling our collective national pride fall on this weekend. By Monday we could either be in collective mourning or be celebrating

By The Editorial
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/ 5 October 2011

Safa, SABC reach broadcast agreement

The SABC has agreed to pay R3-million in order to televise Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Sierra Leone.

By Sisa Majola
Bafana expects overseas-based players
Article
/ 2 October 2011

Bafana expects overseas-based players

Bafana Bafana expects all their overseas-based players to join the rest of the squad on Monday ahead of the weekend’s Africa Nations Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 21 September 2011

Bafana, England drop in Fifa world rankings

South Africa and England have dropped four places to 51st and 8th respectively in the latest Fifa world rankings.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 September 2011

Don’t blame the broadcasters

South Africans were justifiably angry — national broadcaster SABC failed to secure the rights for the match between Bafana Bafana and Niger.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Coach is still proud of Bafana
Article
/ 5 September 2011

Coach is still proud of Bafana

Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane says he is disappointed they lost against Niger but says the team played well and he is still proud.

By Sisa Majola
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Article
/ 4 September 2011

Bafana lose out to Niger

Hosts Niger beat Bafana Bafana 2-1 in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the General Seyni Koutche Stadium in Niamey.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 3 September 2011

Bafana eager to face Niger

Bafana Bafana are confident they will hand Niger their first home defeat in more than three years in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 September 2011

Bafana ready with Mphela on board

There was some relief for Bafana Bafana when top striker Katlego Mphela went along with them for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger.

By Sisa Majola
Bafana to face the heat in Niger
Article
/ 2 September 2011

Bafana to face the heat in Niger

South Africa have been promised a hot reception when they land in Niamey for their penultimate CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

By Thomas Kwenaite
Grobler announces retirement from SA soccer
Article
/ 26 August 2011

Grobler announces retirement from SA soccer

Bafana Bafana stalwart Bradley Carnell has announced his retirement from SA soccer, while defender Bradley Grobler is leaving for a Turkish club.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 August 2011

Dikgacoi to miss Bafana friendly

Midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi will miss South Africa’s friendly against Burkina Faso in Johannesburg on Wednesday night because he is stuck in England.

By Staff Reporter
Pienaar out of Burkina friendly
Article
/ 8 August 2011

Pienaar out of Burkina friendly

Bafana Bafana captain Steven Pienaar has been ruled out of the team’s friendly against Burkina Faso on Wednesday in Johannesburg.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 August 2011

Safa says TV rights valued at R150m a year

The Safa values its television rights at between R130-million and R150-million a year, an official revealed this week.

By Sisa Majola
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/ 2 August 2011

Benni is fit and ready to play for Pirates

A trim-looking Benni McCarthy said on Tuesday he was ready to play for his new club, Orlando Pirates, and there were no concerns about his fitness.

By Michael Sherman
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