South Africa: Safa Appoints Dawn Lubisi As Acting Head of Women's Football

Lubisi's appointment with effect from 1 November 2024 and she steps into the role vacated by Romaney Pinnock a few months ago. Her responsibilities will include, among others: Read more »

South Africa/South Sudan: Devastating Bafana Glide Past South Sudan in Cape Town

Coach Hugo Broos' irrepressible charges were once again in devastating form as they beat South Sudan 3-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier that could have had a far more… Read more »

South Africa: This Is Not a Friendly Game - Bafana Coach Broos

The South African senior men's national team qualified for the 2025 AFCON last Thursday and Broos said it would be the perfect way to bring the curtain down on a successful year if… Read more »

South Africa: Banyana Coach Dr Ellis to Be Inducted Into the South African Hall of Fame

The revered Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach - who led the Sasol-sponsored South African senior women's national team to the continental title in 2022 in Morocco - will… Read more »

South Sudan/South Africa: Tickets to Bafana's 2025 Afcon Qualifier Against South Sudan On Sale

The South African Football Association (SAFA) can confirm that tickets to the highly anticipated encounter - to be played on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 - have gone on sale and they… Read more »

South Africa: Safa Well Represented in the Nomination List for the 2024 CAF Awards

Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams leads the list after he was nominated in the Player of the Year (Men) category, Goalkeeper of the Year (Men) and Interclub… Read more »

South Africa/Congo-Brazzaville: Lyle Foster Withdrawn From Bafana Bafana Team to Face Congo Brazzaville

Foster was injured during the first meeting between the two sides at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, a few days ago after a clash with Congo goalkeeper… Read more »

South Africa: Bafana Get Down to Business in Gqeberha

The South African senior men's national team host Congo Brazzaville at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to… Read more »

South Africa: Broos Names Final Squad for Afcon Qualifiers Against Congo Brazzavile

The South African senior men's national team face the Congolese in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Friday, 11 October 2024 (7pm), and then they travel to Congo to play the return match… Read more »

South Africa: Extent of Sithole's Injury to Be Determined Upon Bafana's Landing in South Africa

Coach Hugo Broos' charges beat the home side 3-2 at Juba National Stadium, but the win came at a cost as Sithole suffered the injury in the second half. Read more »

South Africa/South Sudan: Broos Happy As Bafana Beat South Sudan in Dramatic Fashion

The hosts thought they had forced a 2-2 draw until Mbatha struck in the 93rd minute from outside the box to win the game in dramatic fashion, coming just days after he scored a… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/South Africa: Amajimbos Set for FIFA U17 Tds 6 Nations Tournament in Cote d'Ivoire

This tournament will be the fourth international activity of the national U17 side as they continue preparations for the COSAFA U17 Championships to be held in December 2024. Read more »

Lesotho/South Africa: Khumalo Eager to See Fresh Talent As Amajimbos Prepare to Host Lesotho

This will be the first time Amajimbos host another nation in recent months after participating in away tournaments and international friendlies in Morocco and Colombia this year. Read more »

South Africa: SAFA, SABC Extend Their Long-Standing Partnership for Another Four Years

The announcement was made at the SABC Sport studios in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, on Thursday afternoon. Read more »

South Africa: Adv Motlanthe Returns to Safa As New COO

Advocate Tebogo Motlanthe has returned to the South African Football Association (SAFA) as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Read more »

South Africa: Safa Conveys Condolences On the Passing of Legend Stanley Tshabalala

The much-loved former player, coach and administrator's passing was confirmed by his club Orlando Pirates on Thursday. "The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family is announcing the… Read more »

South Africa: Bafana's Afcon Qualifiers Opponents Confirmed

Coach Hugo Broos' charges were drawn in Group K and they will face Uganda, Congo and South Sudan in the race to qualify for the 35th edition of the biennial continental tournament. Read more »

South Africa: Mkhalele Proud of His Players After Cosafa Cup Journey

The team led by Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele won 1-0 courtesy of an early goal from Thabang Sibanyoni in the third minute, but missed out on a spot in the knockout… Read more »

South Africa/Mozambique: Bafana Share Spoils With Mozambique in First Cosafa Cup Outing

The much-anticipated battle between the two Southern Africa neighbours ended in a 1-1 draw after neither team could find the decisive winning goal. It was clear from the start of… Read more »

Mozambique/South Africa: Bafana Turn Their Attention to Mozambique in Opening Cosafa Cup Match

Coach Helman Mkhalele said they expect a tough match against their Southern Africa neighbours, a side he expects to be fired up and highly motivated. Read more »

South Africa: Mkhalele Announces Final Bafana Squad for Cosafa Cup

A few days ago, the Bafana Bafana assistant coach announced an enlarged 51-member preliminary squad for the regional tournament to be held in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, from 26 June -… Read more »

South Africa: Low Scoring Affair On the Opening Day of 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs

Group B and C went top of their groups by beating their opponents by one goal each, leaving the tournament wide open. While Group A offered a scintillating ending to the match… Read more »

South Africa/Zimbabwe: Classy Bafana Beat Zimbabwe At a Boisterous Free State Stadium

Coach Hugo Broos' charges signaled their intentions very early in the game when Iqraam Rayners scored the opening goal of the match inside the first minute. Free State Stadium… Read more »

South Africa/Zimbabwe: Bafana Have Only the Cold to Brave in World Cup Clash Against Zimbabwe

The South African senior men's team has had a bit of time to catch their breath in Bloemfontein after a taxing travelling schedule to and from Nigeria a few days ago, and coach… Read more »

Senegal/South Africa: Banyana Steal the Show in Second International Friendly Against Senegal

This after opening the scoring with a beautiful free kick by Amogelang Motau in the 13th minute of the match. Noxolo Cesane doubled the Sasol sponsored teams lead in the 43rd… Read more »