Thursday marked a landmark day for grassroots football in Soweto as Hisense South Africa officially launched the development of a new community soccer pitch, using the moment to send a powerful message of support from the community to Bafana Bafana.
Bafana Bafana were left to rue missed opportunities after suffering a 1-2 defeat to Panama in an international friendly match played at a sold-out DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday night.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named the final squad to face Panama in two international friendly matches later this month.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) in collaboration with adidas has proudly revealed the new 2026/2027 home jersey for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana – a bold evolution of an iconic design that captures the spirit of South African football.
Bafana Bafana will face Panama in two international friendly matches to be played in South Africa between 27-31 March 2026, as part of the South African national team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bafana Bafana suffered a 0-1 defeat to Egypt in an incident-riddled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group B match that had no shortage of drama.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos admits his emotions might have gotten the best of him after his comments on centre -back Mbekezeli Mbokazi and agent Basia Michaels, but reiterate his denial of accusations of racism and sexism.
South Africa face a balanced but highly competitive FIFA world cup group as they aim to reach the knockout stages for the first time in their history.
Bafana Bafana midfielder Thapelo Morena says the team has quickly shifted focus to their
upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda, emphasizing the importance of staying composed and converting their chances on home soil.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has urged his team and South Africans to stay positive and keep believing, despite their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes taking a hit following a disappointing draw against Zimbabwe at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday evening.
