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Bafana Bafana

I believe we will get better, says Bafana coach
Article
/ 3 June 2013

I believe we will get better, says Bafana coach

Bafana Bafana are confident of their chances ahead of World Cup qualifiers, says head coach Gordon Igesund.

By Sapa
Segolela double seals Bafana win
Article
/ 2 June 2013

Segolela double seals Bafana win

Tlou Segolela lifted Bafana Bafana to a 2-0 victory over Lesotho in a friendly match at the National Stadium in Maseru, Lesotho on Sunday.

By Sapa
Safa hush on international Bafana-Springboks games
Article
/ 1 June 2013

Safa hush on international Bafana-Springboks games

The sports ministry and Safa are keeping mum on a possible international soccer and rugby double header at FNB Stadium in August.

By Sapa
Bafana vs CAR: Neutral venue not an advantage
Article
/ 24 April 2013

Bafana vs CAR: Neutral venue not an advantage

Itumeleng Khune has warned teammates not to consider it an advantage that their World Cup qualifier against the CAR will be played at a neutral venue.

By Sapa
Bafana take top of table after CAR win
Article
/ 24 March 2013

Bafana take top of table after CAR win

A goal in each half lifted Bafana Bafana to a 2-0 win over Central African Republic in Cape Town on Saturday.

By Michael Sherman
Bafana vs CAR: Beware the Bangui beast
Article
/ 22 March 2013

Bafana vs CAR: Beware the Bangui beast

Bafana Bafana face the Central African Republic in a World Cup qualifier that they must win, says Carlos Amato.

By Carlos Amato
Tshabalala will play in Bafana World Cup qualifier
Article
/ 20 March 2013

Tshabalala will play in Bafana World Cup qualifier

Midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala has been cleared to train with Bafana Bafana ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Central African Republic.

By Sapa
Khune: We let Mali off the hook
Article
/ 3 February 2013

Khune: We let Mali off the hook

Goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune said Bafana Bafana failed to kill off Mali when they were dominant in Saturday night’s Nations Cup quarterfinal in Durban.

By Carlos Amato
Mali beat brave Bafana in penalties
Article
/ 2 February 2013

Mali beat brave Bafana in penalties

Hosts South Africa’s Afcon campaign came to an end in Durban, as they lost out 3-1 in the penalty shoot out against Mali.

By Sapa
M&G Hangout: ‘Bafana will beat Mali’
Videos
/ 1 February 2013

M&G Hangout: ‘Bafana will beat Mali’

If you missed our live Afcon 2013 video chat with ‘footie writer’ Carlos Amato, check out the highlights package with everything you need to know.

By Staff Reporter
Afcon: Keeping the faith in African goalies
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Afcon: Keeping the faith in African goalies

The Africa Nations Cup is proving the continent’s players to be on the ball in the net and off the field.

By Carlos Amato
Mali vs Bafana: May the best side win
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Mali vs Bafana: May the best side win

Gordon Igesund would do well to retain May Mahlangu in an attacking position as the national team prepares to take on Mali.

By Carlos Amato
Gordon Igesund’s job seems safe – for now
Article
/ 30 January 2013

Gordon Igesund’s job seems safe – for now

Safa is confident that coach Gordon Igesund will achieve his mandate of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals and keep his job.

By Sapa
M&G Hangout: Bafana’s Afcon chances
Article
/ 30 January 2013

M&G Hangout: Bafana’s Afcon chances

Join our live video with soccer fundi Carlos Amato about the Afcon and Bafana Bafana’s upcoming quarterfinal on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
Bafana’s Afcon draw eases Parker’s tension
Article
/ 28 January 2013

Bafana’s Afcon draw eases Parker’s tension

Striker Bernard Parker believes Bafana Bafana will be able to play with more freedom now that the stress of the group stages are behind them.

By Thahir Asmal
Bafana Bafana draw to Morocco to reach Afcon quarterfinals
Article
/ 27 January 2013

Bafana Bafana draw to Morocco to reach Afcon quarterfinals

Bafana Bafana have made it into the last-eight of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2002 after a 2-all draw to Morocco.

By Sapa
Afcon: More Durban poison for Bafana, please
Article
/ 25 January 2013

Afcon: More Durban poison for Bafana, please

Bafana are confident that the Moses Mabhida Stadium will stay lucky for them as they take on Morocco on Sunday.

By Carlos Amato
Bafana captain desperate to score at Afcon
Article
/ 22 January 2013

Bafana captain desperate to score at Afcon

Bafana captain Bongani Khumalo is desperate for his team to make the most of their second chance at Afcon when they come up against Angola in Durban.

By Sapa
Mphela determined to save goalless Bafana at Afcon
Article
/ 21 January 2013

Mphela determined to save goalless Bafana at Afcon

Striker Katlego Mphela is confident he can help the Bafana attack when they play their second match of the Africa Cup of Nations against Angola.

By Sapa
Bafana channel SA’s lazy mind
Article
/ 21 January 2013

Bafana channel SA’s lazy mind

Bafana Bafana’s football has devolved into the equivalent of a vuvuzela chorus: plenty of huff and puff, but there’s no tune, writes Carlos Amato.

By Carlos Amato
Bafana Bafana offered Afcon help from herbalist
Article
/ 20 January 2013

Bafana Bafana offered Afcon help from herbalist

A herbalist from the Eastern Cape, Reuben Matewu, says he can help Bafana Bafana win matches at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

By Sapa
Shabba: Angola will be tougher
Article
/ 20 January 2013

Shabba: Angola will be tougher

"Overall, we played well but we didn’t find our strikers," said Bafana midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala.

By Carlos Amato
Bafana disappoint with a draw in Afcon opener
Article
/ 19 January 2013

Bafana disappoint with a draw in Afcon opener

Hosts South Africa and Cape Verde Islands drew 0-0 at Soccer City stadium in a lacklustre opening match of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

By Sapa
Let the games begin: Zuma says SA is ready for Afcon
Article
/ 19 January 2013

Let the games begin: Zuma says SA is ready for Afcon

President Zuma has said the preparations put in place for the 2010 soccer world cup had eased the burden of hosting Afcon for South Africa.

By Sapa and Crispian Balmer
Bafana need Barker’s bite in Afcon
Article
/ 18 January 2013

Bafana need Barker’s bite in Afcon

Bafana Bafana need some of the grit and fire shown by the team, coached by Clive Barker, that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996.

By Carlos Amato
Mbalula: Never mind the hiccups, Afcon will be a success
Article
/ 16 January 2013

Mbalula: Never mind the hiccups, Afcon will be a success

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula is confident the Africa Cup of Nations will be a success, despite initial hiccups in the organising of the tournament.

By Sapa
Bafana Bafana, South Africa’s heartbreakers
Article
/ 15 January 2013

Bafana Bafana, South Africa’s heartbreakers

South Africans hold this special belief that Bafana Bafana will surprise us one day and win a game, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.

By Mpho Moshe Matheolane
Khune urges SA to back Bafana at Afcon
Article
/ 13 January 2013

Khune urges SA to back Bafana at Afcon

Goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has joined his Bafana Bafana teammates and coach Gordon Igesund, calling for support of the national team during Afcon.

By Sapa
Bafana holds Algeria to goalless game
Article
/ 13 January 2013

Bafana holds Algeria to goalless game

Bafana Bafana have completed their preparations for the African Cup of Nations with a friendly against Algeria at Orlando Stadium.

By Sapa
No time left for Bafana’s learning curve
Article
/ 10 January 2013

No time left for Bafana’s learning curve

Gordon Igesund and the team have one last chance to prove themselves ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations opener.

By Carlos Amato
Bafana lose to Norway 1-0
Article
/ 9 January 2013

Bafana lose to Norway 1-0

Bafana Bafana have been edged out 1-0 by a youthful and inexperienced Norway side at Cape Town Stadium.

By Sapa
SA coach confident Bafana can ‘shock people’ at Afcon
Article
/ 7 January 2013

SA coach confident Bafana can ‘shock people’ at Afcon

South Africa – tumbling down Fifa’s rankings – can "shock people" and make a bold bid to win the African Cup of Nations, coach Gordon Igesund said.

By Mark Gleeson Author
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