Durban City FC have officially announced the appointment of Khalil Ben Youssef as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.The 37-year-old Tunisian tactician joins the club as it embarks on an exciting new chapter following a historic period of growth and success.Ben Youssef holds a CAF A
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has admitted that constant travelling and changing time zones are taking a toll on his squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa have already played two matches in the tournament, losing to Mexico in Mexico City before battling to a 1-1 draw against
Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has reached another major career milestone after being named in the FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 Class of 2026. The 21-year-old winger has been recognised among some of the continent’s most influential young leaders, innovators and changemakers. Mofokeng’s inclusion follows a remarkable rise for the
Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Lebogang Maile has provided an update on the health of former Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba, who is currently receiving treatment after being diagnosed with prostate cancer and tuberculosis (TB). Mashaba’s illness has prompted an outpouring of support from across South Africa’s
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has admitted that South Korea will be one of South Africa’s toughest tests yet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The goalkeeper made the comments after Bafana’s hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta, a result that kept their hopes of reaching the
Bafana Bafana’s must-win FIFA World Cup clash against South Korea will be handled by Argentine referee Facundo Tello, an official known for taking a firm stance on discipline. FIFA has appointed Tello to take charge of Thursday’s Group A encounter at Estadio Monterrey, a match that could determine whether South
The noise was deafening. The criticism was relentless. Questions were being asked about team selection, tactics and whether Bafana Bafana were already heading for an early World Cup exit. But inside South Africa’s camp, Hugo Broos remained remarkably calm. Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has lifted the lid on the
ATLANTA — As thousands of South African voices echoed through a sold-out Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the strains of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika filled the air, one of Bafana Bafana’s most influential players found himself fighting back tears. For many supporters watching South Africa’s FIFA World Cup clash against Czechia on Thursday,
Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has been dealt a devastating blow after FIFA confirmed that veteran midfielder Themba Zwane will serve a three-match suspension, ruling him out of South Africa’s remaining group-stage fixtures. The decision comes at a critical moment for the national side, which is already battling
Lionel Messi once again delivered a performance that left the football world in awe, producing a sensational hat-trick as Argentina swept aside Algeria in a commanding FIFA World Cup display that reinforced the superstar’s enduring greatness. With millions watching across the globe, the Argentine captain turned the match into a
