Bafana were mid at AFCON, so what needs fixing before the World Cup?
There are elements of success in South Africa's team, but cracks are beginning to show, and they'll need to fill them before the FIFA World Cup in North America later this year.
There are elements of success in South Africa's team, but cracks are beginning to show, and they'll need to fill them before the FIFA World Cup in North America later this year.
Sekhukhune United will resume their Betway Premiership campaign at the Peter Mokaba Stadium against Stellenbosch FC -- as Gavin Hunt sits in their dugout for the first time -- on Jan. 20.
South Africa's Betway Premiership giants Mamelodi Sundowns have added Colombia's Brayan León as one of their attacking reinforcements at a sensitive moment in the club's football project.
The Betway Premiership mid-season transfer window is underway. There have been notable moves among some of South Africa's biggest clubs, and we'll keep you updated here as the action unfolds.
With the Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 here, we have some juicy ties to look forward to, including Algeria vs DR Congo and South Africa vs Cameroon.
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the long-anticipated signing of New Zealand forward Andre de Jong from Stellenbosch FC in a move likely intended to tie other elements of their attacking line together.
Chippa United's Stanley Nwabali, seen as Nigeria's goalkeeping saviour just two years ago, is now in a desperate battle to regain the trust of Nigerians, after a slide in his performance and ignitable temperament.
Stellenbosch FC have appointed four-time South African Premiership-winning head coach Gavin Hunt as Steve Barker's replacement.
Heading into South Africa's final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group fixture against Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, Hugo Broos' men need a draw to secure their progression to the knockout rounds.
Hugo Broos has yet to hand Relebohile Mofokeng his first start of AFCON, but in Bafana Bafana's final group stage fixture against Zimbabwe on Monday, the Orlando Pirates star should be the first name on his team sheet.
There were few positives from Bafana Bafana's three-point FIFA World Cup qualifying points deduction, but being in the centre of the storm taught Teboho Mokoena a lesson about his own, and others', mental health.
Stanley Nwabali and Francis Uzoho are the two main characters in Nigeria's goalkeeping drama, with Amas Obasogie the seeming bystander waiting in the wings to pick up whatever scraps drop from that table.
South Africa secured a scrappy but vital 2-1 win over Angola in Marrakesh on Monday courtesy of Burnley striker Lyle Foster's winner to take the early lead in Group B.
Bafana coach Hugo Broos has stressed the need to start on the front foot against Angola in order to take pressure on South Africa's shoulders ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Egypt in Agadir.
A minority party within South Africa's ruling coalition government have reported Hugo Broos to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over comments regarding Mbekezeli Mbokazi and his agent, Basia Michaels.
Orlando Pirates' preparation for the Carling Knockout final against Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane has been overshadowed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi's imminent move to Chicago Fire.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named a formidable Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, though it is probably not one that can be considered favourites to win the tournament in Morocco.
Kaizer Chiefs can ill afford any further slip-ups in the CAF Confederation Cup when they host Zamalek at Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Mamelodi Sundowns appear to be gradually rediscovering their rhythm, but face a tough test as they visit former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's in-form MC Alger in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
After a 1-0 home win against Otohô d'Oyo in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage opener, last season's semifinalists, Stellenbosch FC, prepare for a visit to Singida Black Stars in Zanzibar on Sunday.
Kaizer Chiefs will visit Suez - a short drive away from Cairo - to kick off their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign on Sunday against Al Masry.
Last season's runners-up, Mamelodi Sundowns, begin their CAF Champions League group stage campaign at home to Saint-Éloi Lupopo, the club which unceremoniously ended Orlando Pirates' campaign.
South Africa defender Thabo Moloisane has credited Bafana Bafana players' vast experience in CAF inter-club competitions for the 'winning mentality' in Hugo Broos' squad as they head towards AFCON.
MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates will seek to cement their status as cup kings by booking their spot in another final -- the Carling Knockout Cup -- this Saturday in Durban against Richards Bay.
Loftus Versfeld will play host to a clash that is likely to have major ramifications in the Betway Premiership title race as Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | +15 | 29 |
| Orlando Pirates | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | +13 | 28 |
| Sekhukhune United | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +9 | 25 |
| Kaizer Chiefs | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | +7 | 24 |
| Amazulu | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 24 |
| Polokwane City | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | +3 | 23 |
| Durban City | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | +3 | 22 |
| TS Galaxy | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | +5 | 21 |
| Richards Bay | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 17 |
| Golden Arrows | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 16 |
| Siwelele | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 16 |
| Marumo Gallants | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | -5 | 15 |
| Orbit College | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -15 | 13 |
| Stellenbosch | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -8 | 12 |
| Magesi FC | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -9 | 11 |
| Chippa United | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | -14 | 9 |