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The South African World Cup Football team is surrounded by fans as they ride atop a double decker bus during the Bafana Bafana Parade on June 9, 2010 in Sandton, South Africa. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
AARON MOKOENA

World Cup review, Part II: The trials of group A and Bafana’s lasting legacy

With a world-class gauntlet laid out in front of them, could South Africa make an expectant nation proud?

  • Luke Feltham
7 min read
CARLOS VELA

Vela earns West Brom 1-1 draw against Stoke

West Bromwich Albion climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone Monday after Carlos Vela’s late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw at Stoke.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
Attacking game expected in World Cup opener
BAFANA BAFANA

Attacking game expected in World Cup opener

South Africa and Mexico are likely to go on the attack in the opening game of the Soccer World Cup on Friday.

  • Mark Gleeson
3 min read