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Bafana Bafana

Bafana’s Mashaba calls for ‘cohesion’ among coaches
Article
/ 2 September 2014

Bafana’s Mashaba calls for ‘cohesion’ among coaches

National squad coach Shakes Mashaba, who relinquished his role as Amajita’s mentor, has called for continuity as Safa finds a replacement for him.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Shakes has little to play with
Article
/ 21 August 2014

Shakes has little to play with

There is a dearth of real talent and there is no time to nurture players for Bafana.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Shakes Mashaba is new Bafana coach
Article
/ 26 July 2014

Shakes Mashaba is new Bafana coach

Safa has appointed South African coach Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba as the new head coach of Bafana Bafana, a position he held previously in 2002.

By Nick Said and Sapa
Dear Safa, have you gone mad?
Article
/ 3 June 2014

Dear Safa, have you gone mad?

Meet the most dispensable person in SA, Bafana Bafana’s coach. But perhaps it’s Safa that should be substituted.

By Staff Reporter
Fifa investigator claims SA match-fixing goes beyond 2010
Article
/ 2 June 2014

Fifa investigator claims SA match-fixing goes beyond 2010

Former Fifa investigator Terry Steans says match-fixing involving Bafana may pre-date the friendlies leading up to the 2010 World Cup.

By Sapa
Bafana draws with Socceroos in Sydney
Article
/ 26 May 2014

Bafana draws with Socceroos in Sydney

South Africa drew 1-1 with Australia in an international friendly, ahead of the Socceroos’ jetting off to Brazil. Bafana Bafana scored both goals.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Igesund left scrambling for depleted Bafana squad
Article
/ 22 May 2014

Igesund left scrambling for depleted Bafana squad

As half of Bafana’s original squad ​have withdrawn ahead of friendlies overseas, coach Gordon Igesund has been forced into a last-minute scramble.

By David Legge
Bafana squad ravaged by withdrawals, says Igesund
Article
/ 20 May 2014

Bafana squad ravaged by withdrawals, says Igesund

As the national squad gets ready to play Australia and New Zealand, coach Gordon Igesund says 11 out of the original 18-man squad have withdrawn.

By Michael Sherman
Hope for Bafana Bafana as SA exports shine in Europe
Article
/ 3 April 2014

Hope for Bafana Bafana as SA exports shine in Europe

Thulani Serero is getting great reviews from former Ajax Amsterdam heroes and other South Africans are doing well in Europe too.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Weekend 101: Zuma booed … again
Videos
/ 6 March 2014

Weekend 101: Zuma booed … again

From the Oscar trial circus to Number One getting booed yet again, we fill you in on all the news you need to know this week.

By Staff Reporter
Brazil’s Neymar pushes Bafana to dismal loss
Article
/ 6 March 2014

Brazil’s Neymar pushes Bafana to dismal loss

Bafana Bafana have been left humiliated by a 5-0 loss to World Cup 2014 hosts Brazil.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Zuma booed after Bafana lose to Brazil
Article
/ 6 March 2014

Zuma booed after Bafana lose to Brazil

After Bafana Bafana lost 5-0 to Brazil, the president was booed by the crowd as he walked on the pitch to hand over the hosting of the next World Cup.

By Sapa
Bafana boys, meet the men of Brazil
Article
/ 6 March 2014

Bafana boys, meet the men of Brazil

The South African soccer team style their play on the South Americans’ carefree approach to the game, but can’t mirror their discipline.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Bafana to tackle Brazil with Spain victory in mind
Article
/ 3 March 2014

Bafana to tackle Brazil with Spain victory in mind

Coach Gordon Igesund says Bafana Bafana will build on last year’s performance against Spain, which resulted in a historic win, when they play Brazil.

By Sapa
Brazil friendly a blessing and a curse
Article
/ 27 February 2014

Brazil friendly a blessing and a curse

Hosting the five-times world football champions in an international friendly is bound to be a spectacle, even if they show up Bafana.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Igesund names ‘strongest’ Bafana squad for Brazil friendly
Article
/ 14 February 2014

Igesund names ‘strongest’ Bafana squad for Brazil friendly

Coach Gordon Igesund has named his "strongest squad bar none" to face Brazil in a friendly international football match at FNB Stadium in early March.

By Sy Lerman
Igesund to stay on as Bafana coach
Article
/ 13 February 2014

Igesund to stay on as Bafana coach

Safa says Gordon Igesund will remain Bafana Bafana’s coach but will face a technical committee to explain the team’s early exit from Chan.

By Sapa
Soccer coaches are always one foot 
out the door
Article
/ 6 February 2014

Soccer coaches are always one foot 
out the door

Resignations and pressure to win every single match has sparked a soccer coaching merry-go-round.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Bafana star Khune in court for speeding
Article
/ 30 January 2014

Bafana star Khune in court for speeding

Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune is due in court in March after having been caught speeding in Centurion on Friday night.

By Staff, Sapa and Staff Reporter
Weekend 101: Of politics, soccer, protests and rabbits
Videos
/ 23 January 2014

Weekend 101: Of politics, soccer, protests and rabbits

Fikile Mbalula calls Bafana losers, President Jacob Zuma gives politicians a R45-million pay hike, and a tiny rabbit in Madiba’s ear causes a stir.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Football egos take their eye off the ball
Article
/ 23 January 2014

Editorial: Football egos take their eye off the ball

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula, PSL head Irvin Khoza and Safa president Danny Jordaan need to work together to save South African football.

By Editorial
Igesund’s excuses fail to hide SA’s defeatism
Article
/ 23 January 2014

Igesund’s excuses fail to hide SA’s defeatism

The hysterical reaction to Bafana Bafana’s early exit from the African Nations Championship reflects longstanding frustration with the team.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Bafana Bafana for SA government
Article
/ 22 January 2014

Bafana Bafana for SA government

The current administration and the national soccer team are similar in more ways than one. For starters, they both shoot but hardly ever score.

By Staff Reporter
Bafana ‘a bunch of losers’, says Mbalula
Article
/ 20 January 2014

Bafana ‘a bunch of losers’, says Mbalula

Following Bafana Bafana’s loss to Nigeria at the African Nations Championship, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has called their performance "useless".

By Sapa
Chan: Bafana’s ‘got no excuses’ for loss to Nigeria, says Igesund
Article
/ 20 January 2014

Chan: Bafana’s ‘got no excuses’ for loss to Nigeria, says Igesund

Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has expressed his disappointment after Nigeria beat the national team 3-1 in the African Nations Championship match.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Khune ruled out of Bafana-Nigeria Chan decider
Article
/ 18 January 2014

Khune ruled out of Bafana-Nigeria Chan decider

Bafana Bafana have been dealt a blow with the news that goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will be kept out of Nigeria’s deciding Chan match against them.

By Sapa
Organisers not concerned over Chan’s low ticket sales
Article
/ 16 January 2014

Organisers not concerned over Chan’s low ticket sales

Chan’s organisers say ticket sales for Chan haven’t been great but they are hoping it will improve as the tournamnet progresses.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Chan: Against Nigeria, fortune could favour Bafana
Article
/ 16 January 2014

Chan: Against Nigeria, fortune could favour Bafana

South Africa’s national team has a real chance of winning Chan 2014, but they must first overcome the Nigeria jinx.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Chan: Bafana draws one all with Mali
Article
/ 15 January 2014

Chan: Bafana draws one all with Mali

Bafana Bafana’s African Nations Championship group A clash against Mali has ended in a one-all draw.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Four changes for Bafana ahead of Mali Chan clash
Article
/ 15 January 2014

Four changes for Bafana ahead of Mali Chan clash

Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has made four changes to his team for the African Nations Championship game against Mali.

By Sapa
Bafana’s Parker says Igesund’s hard talk helped win the game
Article
/ 12 January 2014

Bafana’s Parker says Igesund’s hard talk helped win the game

Bernard Parker, who scored two goals against Mozambique, says coach Gordon Igesund’s motivational talk during half-time helped save the game.

By PJ Van Rooyen
Parker, Kekana take Bafana to first Chan victory
Article
/ 12 January 2014

Parker, Kekana take Bafana to first Chan victory

Bernard Parker and Hlompho Kekana have bagged the first African Nations Championship victory for Bafana Bafana, securing a 3-1 win against Mozambique.

By PJ Van Rooyen
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