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Mahlatse Mphahlele is a sports reporter for TimesLIVE.

Ime Okon of South Africa celebrates scoring during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena on September 26, 2026.

Mosimane era starts strong as Bafana beat Guinea at Orlando

The Pitso Mosimane era started with this determined 2-1 win over Guinea that was secured through goals from defenders Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini as the national team continues to win the hearts of the nation.

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South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan. File photo

BREAKING | Jordaan re-elected as Safa president, beating competition from Zungu

Jordaan secures fourth term amid calls for reform and stability at Safa

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Bafana Bafana players prepare to walk out to warm up before their 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 match against Canada at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California on June 28, 2026.

Bafana to take on Egypt in friendly in Cairo next month

The match will be played on October 4, starting at 8pm (SA time)

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Pitso Mosimane was confirmed as Bafana Bafana coach at Safa House, Johannesburg, on September 1, 2026.

BREAKING | Pitso Mosimane finally confirmed by Safa as new Bafana coach

Pitso Mosimane has been appointed as the new Bafana coach ahead of 2027 Afcon qualifiers

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South Africa is mourning the death of boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was killed in Mdantsane. File picture:

Sport minister McKenzie leads tributes as SA mourns the death of boxing champion Tete

Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie led tributes after the death of world boxing champion Zolani ‘Last Born’ Tete in Mdantsane on Friday night

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Brandon Petersen feels honoured to captain Kaizer Chiefs. Picture:

‘I know the magnitude’: Petersen aware of responsibility of captaining Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs captain Brandon Petersen fully understands the magnitude of the responsibility of captaining Amakhosi as they look to bring back the glory days

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Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been ruled out of action for the rest of the year with injury.

Massive blow for Bafana as Mbokazi ruled out for rest of year

Mbokazi suffered the injury at training when he returned from the 2026 Fifa World Cup

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Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says he's had to toughen up because of a criticism from Pirates supporters.

Pirates’ trophy-winning captain Sibisi has developed thick skin to deal with ‘boo boys’

Bucs captain earned trust of Bafana coach Broos and has lifted trophies for his club, but he's still not trusted by many fans

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Aubrey Modiba ahead of the MTN8 quarterfinal clash against Polokwane City. Picture:

WATCH | Sundowns want to reclaim Premiership and defend Champions League

Mamelodi Sundowns have three main targets this season, according to defender Aubrey Modiba.

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Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa celebrates her goal with Isabella Ludwig during their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. Picture:

Banyana edge Burkina Faso 1-0 to reach Wafcon quarterfinal against Morocco

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has relied on experienced core to navigate group stage pressure at Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

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Bafana Bafana's Mbekezeli Mbokazi wins a header against Luc De Fougerolles of Canada in their 2026 Fifa World Cup last 32 match at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28 2026. Picture:

MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | There is hope for the future for Bafana

Players such as Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Ime Okon, Thapelo Maseko and Relebohile Mofokeng have big futures

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Bafana Bafana's Aubrey Modiba is challenged by Niko Sigur of Canada in their 2026 Fifa World Cup last-32 match at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Picture:

Modiba urges Broos to stay for Bafana’s Afcon mission

Bafana believe World Cup lessons and young talent can fuel Afcon success

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos comforts a disappointed Oswin Appollis after their 2026 Fifa World Cup 2026 last-32 defeat against Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Picture:

Bafana coach Hugo Broos avoids questions about his future

Belgian says South Africans could not match aggressive Canada’s power and speed in World Cup last 32 defeat

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Stephen Eustaquio scores Canada's late winner past Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams in their FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28, 2026.

Bafana sent packing as last-gasp Eustaquio goal earns win for Canada

The South Africans defended bravely, though at times desperately, for the full 90 minutes

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Aubrey Modiba of South Africa during the Fifa World Cup 2026 match against South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium on June 24 2026. Picture:

Modiba says brotherhood is what keeps Bafana Bafana going

When he walked off the field with a hamstring injury in the first leg of the Champions League final against AS FAR in Pretoria, Bafana Bafana midfielder Aubrey Modiba feared he'd miss the World Cup

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