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It’s not just a game, it’s nation building

As part of Team SA, it’s important that we all do our bit, whether by attending the games or at the very least showing an interest in the game.

If we can’t beat ’em, we’ll blow ’em away

If the Egypt players were subject to terrible damage in Egypt, they were subject to terrible damage control in South Africa.

German journalist dies in Bloemfontein hospital

A German journalist died in hospital on Monday from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident in the Free State, a German embassy spokesperson said.

Blatter rates Confed Cup 7,5 out of 10

International football boss Sepp Blatter on Monday gave South Africa a 7,5 out of 10 rating for its organisation of the Confederations Cup.

SA passes World Cup test

The Confederations Cup has served to dispel any fears or doubts over SA’s ability to stage what promises to be a memorable 2010 World Cup.

Blatter: Confederations Cup a success

South Africa’s ability to host the 2010 World Cup was given a big pass mark by Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Friday.

Festival of Champs serves up new stars

Some of the best players in the world have been in action at the Fifa Confederations Cup 2009 and it is safe to say that they have not disappointed.

Bloem’s feisty fanfare

Things that Bloemfontein football fans do ahead of a match can leave you both in stitches and astonished.

SA media praise Bafana despite loss

Despite SA’s loss to Brazil in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup, newspapers on Friday praised Bafana’s efforts.

TAKE2: Attacking play key for Bafana

Many South Africans see a Bafana Bafana victory against Brazil as an impossible dream.

We are hurting, says Xavi

Barcelona midfielder Xavi says Spain are hurting after failing to make the final of the Confederations Cup.

Bafana look to attack against Brazil

Bafana have promised to take the game to Brazil on Thursday when they meet the five-time world champions in a Confederations Cup semifinal.

US shock Spain to reach Confed Cup final

The US scored their greatest football win for almost 60 years by beating Spain 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Confederations Cup.

Brazil the ultimate test for Bafana

South Africa, seeking Brazilian inspiration to create their own samba-style team ahead of the 2010 World Cup, face the real thing in Thursday’s semi.

Bafana can shock Brazil, says Fernandez

Not many people expect Bafana to trouble, never mind beat, Brazil when the sides meet in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup on Thursday night.

Bafana are ready for Brazil, says Mhlongo

Bafana Bafana hardman Benson Mhlongo pulled no punches when he spelt out how the underdogs will handle Brazil in the Confederations Cup semifinals.

TAKE2: Blowing off some steam

The vuvuzela is symbolic of SA soccer. If Fifa was happy to give the World Cup to an African country, then everyone must deal with the consequences.

Obama to attend 2010 opening ceremony

US President Barack Obama has accepted an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

TAKE2: Bafana need an answer to Brazil’s deadly counter

It doesn’t matter how Bafana got there, the important thing is that they have made the nation proud by reaching the semis of the Confederations Cup.

Fifa: SA is ready for the World Cup

The world has now seen that SA is ready to stage the 2010 World Cup finals, which kick off on June 11 next year, Fifa said on Monday.