March 27
South Africa: What a Game - Broos Pleased With Bafana's Performance
The South African senior men's team drew 3-3 with Algeria in an action-packed FIFA Series match that had the fans on the edge of their seats for the majority of the 90 minutes. Read more »
March 20
South Africa: Women's Olympic Football Tournament Draw Unveiled in Paris
Coach Desiree Ellis' charges face rivals Nigeria in a highly anticipated Fourth Round CAF Women's Olympic qualifier next month and the winner of this match will compete in Group C… Read more »
March 17
South Africa/Malawi: Malawi Defeat Hosts SA in Opening Match
Malawi found the opening goal in the fourth minute of the first period through Dala Simba Dala. South Africa equalised through a magnificent bicycle-kick by Sizwe Mkhize. Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Depart for FIFA Series in Algeria
Coach Hugo Broos had to make a couple of changes from the 23-member squad he announced a few days ago, with Siyanda Xulu and Thabang Monare replacing Siyabonga Ngezana and… Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Bafana Coach Broos Awards Afcon Bronze Medal to Former Mentor Sono
Sono had paid a courtesy visit to South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan when Broos surprised him in recognition of his contribution to Bafana Bafana… Read more »
March 05
South Africa: Safa Mourns the Passing of Former Bafana Defender Siphiwe Mkhonza
Siphiwe's father, former Banyana Banyana coach Joseph Mkhonza, confirmed to www.Safa.net that his 44-year-old son, who also played for Kaizer Chiefs, Golden Arrows and Bloemfontein… Read more »
February 14
South Africa: Afcon Bronze Medalists Bafana Arrive Home in Pomp and Ceremony
The South African senior men's team walked away with the bronze medal at AFCON after beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties in the tournament's third-place playoffs. Read more »
February 11
South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: 'Keeper Williams Bafana's Saving Grace Again
Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams once again led from the front as he saved two penalties during the tense penalty shootout. He saved the final kick from DR Congo's Meschak… Read more »
February 07
South Africa/Nigeria: Brave Bafana Go Down to Nigeria in Dramatic Afcon Semi-Final
Coach Hugo Broos' valiant charges had fought very hard to force the match into extra time, and eventually the tense penalty shootout, after the two teams ended the 90 minutes… Read more »
January 05
South Africa: Bafana in High Spirits As the Team Assembles for Afcon 2023
The Bafana Bafana players and team personnel joined the camp and then travelled to Stellenbosch, in the Western Cape, on Friday (5 January 2024) in preparation of the continental… Read more »
December 23, 2023
South Africa: Safa Looks Back On 2023
Headlining the huge achievements was Banyana Banyana who made history by qualifying for the second round of the FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand and Australia, making Desiree… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: South Africa's Banyana Qualify for 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa....0(2) (Linda Motlhalo 56'(P), Nicole Michael 86') Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: Safa & MySafa Revolutionise Player Registration, Again
SAFA's innovative approach stands as the first and only system of its kind on the continent, allowing players to independently register and even verify their details with South… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Burkina Faso/South Africa: WAFCON Qualifiers - Banyana Banyana Draws With Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso .....(0)1 (Yasso Konate 68') Read more »
November 24, 2023
South Africa: SA Withdraws From Bidding for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, Turns Attention to 2031 Event
The time frame for developing the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup bid has been challenging. This does not diminish our commitment to women's football, and has instead strengthened our… Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa/Rwanda: Rwanda Shock Bafana Bafana in World Cup Qualifer
A win for the South African senior men's national team, who beat Benin at Moses Mabhida Stadium a few days ago, would have seen them take a commanding lead in the group. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: CAF License Coaching Course Kicks Off in Johannesburg
SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan welcomed the participants and said it was an honour for the Association to be hosting this course after such a long time. He wished them the best of… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Malawi/South Africa: Disappointment As Banyana Suffer Defeat to Malawi in Cosafa Opener
South Africa.....(1)3 (T. Shamase 44', Nkuna 79', S. Shamase90') Read more »
September 25, 2023
South Africa: Banyana Banyana Wrap Up Tour of the U.S.
USA......(1)2 (Rodman 18', Sonnett 49') Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Down to Business for Banyana in the USA
The reigning African Champions face the U.S. women's national team in two friendly matches to be played in Cincinnati on 21 September 2023 (22 September 01:30am CAT) and in Chicago… Read more »
August 06, 2023
South Africa: Banyana Have Done the Country and the African Continent Proud - Safa President
Coach Desiree Ellis' charges wrote their name into the history books after becoming the first ever South African national team, men or women, to make it out of the group stages of… Read more »
August 05, 2023
South Africa: Netherlands Game Needs Our Complete Focus - Banyana Star Seoposenwe
Coach Desiree Ellis' charges have already marched into the history books after becoming the first ever South African national team, men and women, to make it out of the group… Read more »
August 04, 2023
South Africa: Banyana Touch Down in Sydney Ahead of Netherlands Showdown
South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO Lydia Monyepao was at Sydney International Airport to welcome the African champions and she was accompanied by Acting High… Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: We Will Treat the Game Against Italy Like a Final - Coach Desiree Ellis
The African Champions suffered a defeat in their opening game against Sweden and then played a 2-2 draw against Argentina in their second game. Nothing but a victory will get the… Read more »
South Africa: Safa to Present Compelling Case for 2027 Women's World Cup Bid - Dr Jordaan
SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan, who will lead a delegation comprising of SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao, 2027 Bid Committee chair Tumi Dlamini, Bid Lead Russell Paul and SAFA Women's… Read more »