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Bafana share the spoils with Botswana in the COSAFA Cup

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29 June 2024 – Bafana Bafana were held to another draw in the group stages of the COSAFA Cup after they shared the spoils with Botswana at Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. This Group A match ended in a 0-0 stalemate just days…

Friday, Jun 28

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Bafana gear up for clash against Botswana in second COSAFA match

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28 June 2024 – As the regional COSAFA Cup continues in Gqeberha, South Africa now turn their attention to neighbours Botswana in their second match in Group A at the Wolfson Stadium at 3pm on Saturday. Coach Helman Mkhalele’s side will be…

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Thursday, Jun 27

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Bafana share spoils with Mozambique in first COSAFA Cup outing

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27 June 2024 – Bafana Bafana’s 2024 COSAFA Cup campaign got underway on Wednesday night, 26 June 2024, as coach Helman Mkhalele’s side faced Mozambique at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The much-anticipated battle between the two Southern…

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Bafana turn their attention to Mozambique in opening COSAFA Cup match

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25 June 2024 – The South African national men’s team get their 2024 COSAFA Cup campaign underway on Wednesday, 26 June 2024 when they face Mozambique at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the Eastern Cape. The game will kick off at 6pm.…

Sunday, Jun 23

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Highbury FC beat the odds to be crowned 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs Champions

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23 June 2024 – Eastern Cape’s Highbury FC were crowned as 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs Champions after beating Mpumalanga’s Kruger United 2-0 in the final to win the title in Upington, Northern Cape, on Sunday. Highbury had to climb…

Friday, Jun 21

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Kruger United and Highbury FC through to the ABC Motsepe National Playoffs Final

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21 June 2024 – The 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs finalist were decided on Friday afternoon at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium out in Upington. Kruger United from Mpumalanga booked their ticket to the finals with a well-earned 1-0…

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Mkhalele announces final Bafana squad for COSAFA Cup

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21 June 2024 – Coach Helman Mkhalele has announced his final 23-member South African men’s squad for this year’s COSAFA Cup. A few days ago, the Bafana Bafana assistant coach announced an enlarged 51-member preliminary squad for the…

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SAFA welcomes new partners SAA

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21 June 2024 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with South African Airways (SAA) that will see the airline becoming the official carrier of South Africa’s national football teams. SAFA…

Thursday, Jun 20

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ABC Motsepe National Playoffs semi-finalists determined

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20 June 2024 – The third day of the 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs was filled with emotions as teams either packed their bags or progressed to the semi-finals of the prestigious promotional tournament. Njampela FC won Group A with four…

Wednesday, Jun 19

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FN Rangers win big on the second day of the ABC Motsepe National Playoffs

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19 June 2024 – Day Two of the 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs out in Upington was a roller-coaster ride of emotions as some teams went home with big smiles on their faces while others had to contend with disappointment. The National…

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Low scoring affair on the opening day of 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs

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18 June 2024 – The 2024 edition of the ABC Motsepe National Playoffs kicked off at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium in Upington on Tuesday. Group B and C went top of their groups by beating their opponents by one goal each, leaving the…

Friday, Jun 14

Mkhalele announces preliminary Bafana squad for COSAFA Cup

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14 June 2024 – Coach Helman Mkhalele has announced an enlarged 51-member preliminary South African men’s squad for this year’s edition of the regional COSAFA Cup. This year’s tournament will be held from 26 June – 7 July 2024. Mkhalele…

Thursday, Jun 13

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SAFA hosts successful NEC Meeting in Bloemfontein

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13 June 2024 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) held a very successful Extraordinary NEC Meeting in Bloemfontein, Free State, this week. As always, the members of the NEC discussed several matters robustly at a venue that was…

Tuesday, Jun 11

Classy Bafana beat Zimbabwe at a boisterous Free State Stadium

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11 June 2024 – Bafana Bafana rewarded the thousands of fans who descended on Free State Stadium with a top-class performance as they beat Zimbabwe 3-1 in a pulsating 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. Coach Hugo Broos’ charges…

Monday, Jun 10

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Bafana have only the cold to brave in World Cup clash against Zimbabwe

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10 June 2024 – A well-rested Bafana Bafana team hit the Free State Stadium pitch in the final practice session on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s night’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. The South African senior men’s team has had…

Saturday, Jun 8

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Brave Bafana shrug off travel challenges to share the spoils with Nigeria in tense away qualifier

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8 June 2024 – Bafana Bafana shrugged off travel challenges to draw 1-1 with Nigeria during a pulsating 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday night. It was a tense showdown between the two long-time…

Friday, Jun 7

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Tickets to Bafana vs Zimbabwe World Cup clash now available at Free State stadium

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7 June 2024 – Tickets to this month’s Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against Zimbabwe are now available at the match venue, Free State stadium. The World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 11 June…

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Coaches graduate with CAF A Diploma

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7 June 2024 – SAFA House on Friday hosted the closing ceremony for the CAF A Diploma Coaching Course. The coaches started the course from last November 2023 culminating in the graduation ceremony this week. The 25 candidates were honoured…

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Bafana player profiles for the World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria, Zimbabwe

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7 June 2024 – Bafana Bafana resume the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they play two tricky matches against Nigeria and Zimbabwe this month. The South African senior men’s national team face Nigeria’s Super Eagles away from…

Thursday, Jun 6

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Bafana fully focused on Super Eagles showdown

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6 June 2024 – Traversing the African continent is not for the faint-hearted and Bafana Bafana have had one of their longest trips to Nigeria, spanning more than 30 hours until eventually arriving at their hotel on Thursday morning. Coach…

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CAF, SAFA hail successful Club Licensing Online Platform National Workshop

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6 June 2024 – The Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) National Workshop ended on a high note on Thursday after three days of in-depth training sessions for users of the platform in Johannesburg. The Confederation of African Football (CAF…

Tuesday, Jun 4

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Banyana steal the show in second international friendly against Senegal

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4 June 2024 – The South African Senior Women’s National Team (Banyana Banyana) beat a 10 women Senegal 2-0 in the second international friendly played on Tuesday after in Thies, Senegal. This after opening the scoring with a beautiful free…

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Club Licensing Online Platform National Workshop gets underway in Johannesburg

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4 June 2024 – The Club Licensing Online Platform (CLOP) National Workshop got underway in Johannesburg with the hosts, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the South African Football Association (SAFA), welcoming attendees to…

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Upington to host 2023/4 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs

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4 June 2024 – The ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs will be held in Upington from 17 – 23 June 2024 at the Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium. The draw was conducted at SAFA House this morning. SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan congratulated…

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SAFA –CAF B License Coaching Course in KwaZulu Natal

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4 June 2024 – The SAFA Coaching Education will be conducting a SAFA/ CAF B License Coaching Course hosted by SAFA Kwa-Zulu Natal Province. Applications are now open, click on the link below to view details and requirements https://www.safa…

Monday, Jun 3

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Bafana set their sights on the FIFA World Cup

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3 June 2024 – Bafana Bafana’s bronze medal achievement at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire a few weeks ago is a reflection of what the team is capable of, and coach Hugo Broos has a confident outlook as he prepares his…

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Banyana to stick to their identity against Les Teranga Lionesses

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3 June 2024 – Banyana Banyana are determined to stick to their style of play when they take on Senegal in the second international friendly match in Thies on Tuesday, 4 June 2024. The Sasol sponsored South African senior women’s national…

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Junior Eleven beat Ulundi United to be crowned KZN Hollywoodbets Regional League Champions

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3 June 2024 – Pietermaritzburg hosted the first edition of the Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional playoffs from 31 May 2023 – 2 June 2024, where Junior Eleven from Uthukela region were ultimately crowned champions after beating Ulundi United 1-0…