South Africa/Senegal: Dr Ellis Announces Squad for International Friendlies Against Senegal

Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions Banyana Banyana will play two away international friendly matches against Senegal during the FIFA break in their backyard on 31… Read more »

Zimbabwe/South Africa: Free State Stadium to Host Bafana Vs Zimbabwe FIFA World Cup Clash

SAFA acting CEO Dr Thulani Ngwenya confirmed that the South African senior men's national team will return to Bloemfontein for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They… Read more »

South Africa: Dr Desiree Ellis It Is

The revered Dr Ellis received the honour on Thursday, 25 April 2024 in Cape Town and she told www.safa.net she was delighted after the accolade. Read more »

South Africa: Amajimbos Fall Short of Colombia in Second International Friendly

Amajimbos dominated the match but failed to find the win in an entertaining game of football at Estadio Francisco Rivera Escobar. Read more »

South Africa: Banyana Coach Ellis to Be Conferred With an Honorary Doctorate

According to CPUT, the University will be rolling out the red carpet for more than 7 000 graduands, celebrating the success of 6 373 undergraduates and 735 postgraduates during 14… Read more »

South Africa: Safa Happy With Congress Outcomes

Delegates from around the country descended on the venue in the east of Johannesburg to attend an event that was also graced by representatives from, among others, FIFA, SASCOC,… Read more »

South Africa/Nigeria: Tickets to Banyana Vs Nigeria Available At Loftus Stadium

Students who produce their student cards at the gates will be able to enter the stadium for free until 19h00. The Gautrain will also run FREE trains and busses from Park Station to… Read more »

South Africa/Nigeria: Banyana Prepare for High Stakes Olympic Showdown Against Nigeria

Coach Desiree Ellis' charges have set their sights on qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but they must first get past the Super Falcons of Nigeria over the two legs of… Read more »

South Africa: Safa Saddened By the Passing of Kaizer Chiefs Player Luke Fleurs

Chiefs confirmed that the 24-year-old Fleurs tragically lost his life on Wednesday night, 3 April 2024, during a hijacking in Johannesburg. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Burkina Faso/South Africa: WAFCON Qualifiers - Banyana Banyana Draws With Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso .....(0)1 (Yasso Konate 68') Read more »

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 »

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 »