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10dLeonard Solms

Mofokeng finalises 4-year deal with Belgium's RUSG

Belgian Pro League side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (RUSG) confirmed the signature of South Africa attacking midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng from Orlando Pirates on a four-year deal on Thursday.

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10dLeonard Solms

Mamelodi Sundowns confirm Shalulile departure

Peter Shalulile has left Mamelodi Sundowns after six years which saw him lift the CAF Champions League and break the PSL goals record.

South Africa's inability to capitalise on possession was evident throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Six things South Africa need to fix after World Cup exit

South Africa's World Cup can end with pride, as Hugo Broos's side reached the knockout stages for the first time in history, having overcoming an early setback with the opening defeat by Mexico in the process.

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Bafana to rely on Mbatha against S. Korea - Mofokeng

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thalente Mbatha has been backed to step into a crucial role for Bafana Bafana in their do-or-die FIFA World Cup showdown with South Korea in Monterrey on Wednesday.

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23dEd Dove

SA coach Broos 'will be stern' about early goals - Ronza

South Africa may have come back from a goal down to salvage a point in a 1-1 against Czechia in Atlanta on Thursday, but head coach Hugo Broos absolutely has to find a way to prevent the team from conceding early.

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'Long live Morocco! - Pirates' Ouaddou sends support to his team

Orlando Pirates head coach, and former Morocco defender, Abdeslam Ouaddou has send his message of support to his former team, ahead of their opening FIFA World Cup clash against Brazil on Saturday.

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32dLeonard Solms

Bafan fans back Broos, but mixed feelings on striker selections

South Africa fans, spoken to by ESPN over the course of the South African Premiership season, have unanimously backed Hugo Broos as the right man to lead the team at the FIFA World Cup, putting aside club biases.

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Kaizer Chiefs' Cross is a useful unicorn for Bafana boss Broos

Cross began his career as a centre-back, so he adds cover in that position, where he has occasionally featured even in recent times for Chiefs. His ease on the ball ensures that wherever he plays, he can be an asset.

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45dLeonard Solms

GK Petersen axed from Bafana squad, Rayners in

Hugo Broos' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA was revealed on Wednesday, with Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen missing out but Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners included.

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45dLeonard Solms

Rayners' inclusion in Bafana squad a needed compromise by Broos

Hugo Broos is famously, or notoriously, stubborn in his team selection for Bafana Bafana, but his selection of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners showed that the Belgian mentor is capable of compromise.

Why Relebohile Mofokeng is South Africa's player to watch the World Cup (1:51)
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46dLeonard Solms

Mngqithi's Arrows contract done, open for Chiefs job - Source

Amid speculation that Manqoba Mngqithi could become Kaizer Chiefs' head coach, a source close to the matter has revealed that his contract at Golden Arrows is coming to an end at the close of the 2025-26 season.

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46dLeonard Solms

Six must go! Who will be cut from Bafana's World Cup squad?

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos must cut at least six players from South Africa's preliminary FIFA World Cup squad by the time he announces his final 23-to-26-man squad on Wednesday.

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55dLeonard Solms

Sundowns will be 'loyal' to attacking style in CAFCL final 2nd leg

Miguel Cardoso has insisted that Mamelodi Sundowns will stick to their usual enterprising style of football in the CAF Champions League final second leg as they look to defend a 1-0 lead against AS FAR in Rabat on Sunday (May 24).