After winning over a century of caps for South Africa during her playing days, Amanda Dlamini broke new ground at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The former midfielder became the first woman employed by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to be an analyst on its official international TV commentary of […]
Amidst a triumphant return to South Africa after their remarkable journey in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, goalkeeper Ronwen Williams reflects on the surreal accomplishments of the Bafana Bafana team. Receiving a warm welcome from the president of SAFA upon their arrival on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Williams seized the opportunity to share insights […]
After a 0-0 draw following 90 minutes in Abidjan, Williams saved spot kicks from Chancel Mbemba and Meschack Elia to give Bafana Bafana the bronze medal in the Ivory Coast. Before Elia had his kick saved, Siyanda Xulu converted to give South Africa what proved the decisive lead in the shootout. Williams saved four shootout […]
A diplomatic row has broken out between Nigeria and South Africa ahead of the two sides’ semi-final match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa warned Nigerian football fans to refrain from boisterous celebrations if their team wins. That warning was intended to prevent the provocation of […]
South Africa coach Hugo Broos admitted he took great satisfaction from his side’s TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final qualification after years of pessimism surrounding Bafana Bafana. Broos guided the 1996 champions past Cape Verde on penalties on Saturday to set up a last four clash with Nigeria. The Belgian believes the achievement can […]
Ronwen Williams saved four shootout penalties as part of an outstanding goalkeeping display to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a gruelling win over Cape Verde following a goalless draw after extra time. Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Bryan Teixeira were all denied by the inspired […]
South Africa’s national coach, Hugo Broos, is not just participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations; he’s daring to dream of the final. With a display of optimism in his eyes, Broos expressed his happiness at steering Bafana Bafana through this special edition of AFCON. In an interview, the coach acknowledged the challenging journey […]
Talented midfielder Teboho Mokoena has been named Man of the Match after a fine performance for South Africa in the game against Morocco. One of the favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Morocco has been knocked out following a defeat to South Africa. Nicknamed the Atlas Lions, Morocco locked horns […]
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Frederick Acheampong has taken a significant step forward in his pursuit of a parliamentary role. The former AshantiGold SC CEO emerged triumphant in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Ahafo Ano South East constituency, surpassing four other contenders. Acheampong secured an impressive 164 votes, outshining […]
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa showed no mercy on Sunday night when they locked horns with their counterparts from Namibia at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. In what was a Group E clash staged at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, South Africa left nothing to chance knowing that a defeat would […]
