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South Africa exits World Cup with pride intact

Yet, football is a game of fine margins, and on a night where South Africa gave absolutely everything, Lady Luck completely turned her back on them.

By Nunurai Jena Jun. 29, 2026

South Africa exits World Cup with pride intact

Playing against the tide: Why we must unite behind Bafana Bafana

When asked how he consistently produced masterclasses under such intimidating conditions, his response was as profound as it was surprising: he simply loved playing against the tide.

By Nunurai Jena Jun. 27, 2026

Playing against the tide: Why we must unite behind Bafana Bafana

Salt and Light Dance Group moves to African artistry on football’s grandest stage

The event blended movement, fitness and football culture, demonstrating how sport can inspire communities beyond the stadium.

By Tendai Sauta Jun. 26, 2026

Salt and Light Dance Group moves to African artistry on football’s grandest stage

2026 World Cup: African underdogs ready to shock the world

Morocco proved in 2022 that African teams are not competing to simply make up the numbers.

By Newsday May. 29, 2026

2026 World Cup: African underdogs ready to shock the world

Nakamba apologises after costly error against Bafana Bafana

However, Nakamba’s handball inside the box handed South Africa a crucial opportunity from the spot, shifting the momentum at a critical stage.

By The South African Dec. 31, 2025

Nakamba apologises after costly error against Bafana Bafana

End of the road for The Warriors, as Bafana Bafana secure last 16 berth

The Warriors finished bottom of the group and kept up their unfortunate record of elimination in the group stage in all of their Afcon tournament appearances.

By Supersport Dec. 30, 2025

End of the road for The Warriors, as Bafana Bafana secure last 16 berth

Battle of the Limpopo as Zim, SA meet in Afcon decider

“It is difficult to project yourself into everyone’s mindset, because you cannot be inside the players’ heads. Of course, there may have been some challenges, but that is part of football.”

By Cafonline Dec. 29, 2025

Battle of the Limpopo as Zim, SA meet in Afcon decider

Was it the Kaitano Tembo effect?

For the first time since Michael Nees took charge of the Warriors of Zimbabwe, the team last Friday played with some sense of purpose in forcing a goalless draw with South Africa's Bafana Bafana.

By Michael Kariati Oct. 12, 2025