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The scheduled appearance this Monday, April 20, 2026, in South Africa opens the first judicial step regarding Kemi Seba, without prejudging the merits of the case against him in Benin. Contrary to some interpretations, today’s hearing is first and foremost within the framework of South African law. The judges are set to review elements related […]
With 38.3 million monthly listeners, Nigerian singer Tems leads Africa’s most-streamed artists on Spotify and closes in on the absolute record held by South African Tyla. Nigerian singer Tems has surpassed South African Tyla in the ranking of Africa’s most listened-to artists on Spotify on a monthly basis. The performer of Love Me Jeje recently […]
Washington and Pretoria have reached a discreet compromise to continue pursuing a controversial U.S. program to admit South African Afrikaners as refugees, despite persistent disagreements between the two capitals. The agreement rests on a series of diplomatic exchanges held in late December 2025, according to reports. For several months now, the U.S. administration has implemented […]
With Mohamed Salah’s penalty, Egypt took the lead over South Africa (1-0) this Friday on the second matchday of Group B at AFCON 2025. A precious victory that allows the Pharaohs to secure their ticket to the round of 16. As favorites for the title, Egypt will play in the knockout stage of AFCON 2025. […]
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Friday in Morocco with four major fixtures spread across Groups A and B. From Angola to Morocco, via Egypt and South Africa, several heavyweights enter a phase already crucial to the tournament. On the occasion of the second matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco […]
With goals from Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster, South Africa dominated Angola (2-1) on Tuesday in Morocco, as part of the first matchday of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A successful start for South Africa at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Bafana Bafana picked up their first three […]
South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, sees Morocco’s Atlas Lions, boosted by their solidity and home advantage, as the strong favorites to win the continental title. South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, gave a blunt analysis of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, ruling out both the Bafana Bafana and several heavyweights of the continent, such as […]
Thanks to a goal from Sipho Mbule, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana dominated Ghana’s Black Galaxies (1-0) in Dobsonville, confirming an encouraging final test ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa recorded a narrow but valuable victory over Ghana (1-0) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in a friendly match played at Dobsonville Stadium. […]
South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled his final squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A mostly home-based core strengthened by a few foreign-based talents. With less than three weeks until the kick-off of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, South Africa was the first nation to reveal its squad. Coach Hugo Broos delivered a […]
South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled the preliminary list of players selected for AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place from December 21 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco. In just a few weeks, the football world will be buzzing to the rhythm of AFCON 2025. The competition will be held in […]
The twelve African nations qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are now known, after a final qualifying round filled with suspense and confirmations. The curtain has fallen on the qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, whose final return legs concluded this Tuesday, October 28. Twelve teams have […]
See the results of the matches played this weekend, counting toward the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Coton FC held San Pédro to a 1-1 draw while Zamalek thrashed Somali side Dekedda FC (6-0). All first-leg results Al Ittihad Tripoli (LBY) 0-0 Al Masry (Egy)OC Safi (Mar) 2-0 […]
Discover the results of the matches played this weekend, counting for the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The CAF Champions League was in the spotlight this weekend with the matches of the second preliminary round first legs. At least 14 matches were played across Africa. Away in Tunisia, […]
The South African Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, sparked a heated controversy by saying he did not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, created controversy by publicly stating he did not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. His […]
The second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League will take place from 17 to 19 October 2025 across African pitches. Discover the fixtures on the schedule. The CAF Champions League resumes this Friday with the first-leg matches of the second preliminary round. Around fifteen matches will be played from 17 to 19 October. The […]
The nine African representatives directly qualified for the 2026 World Cup are now known. Ivory Coast and Senegal secured the two final automatic tickets for the tournament on Tuesday night. In Abidjan, the Elephants gave Kenya no chance, winning 3-0 thanks to goals from Franck Kessié, Yan Diomandé and Amad Diallo. This victory gives the […]
South Africa has secured its ticket to the final stage of the 2026 World Cup after a victory over Rwanda on Tuesday. Nigeria, meanwhile, qualified for the playoffs following a commanding performance against Benin, which has been eliminated. It was a cruel outcome for Benin. The Cheetahs will not take part in the 2026 World […]
Already eliminated, Rwanda intends to play spoiler against South Africa on Tuesday, to finish the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a positive note. Already eliminated from the race for the 2026 World Cup with 11 points in nine matches, Rwanda nevertheless has no intention of giving away its last game. The captain of the Amavubi, […]
Needing to win to have any hope of at least reaching the playoffs, South Africa faces Rwanda this Tuesday evening (5 p.m.) in the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. See the official lineups of both teams South Africa Rwanda:
With only hours to go before the close of the African qualifiers, three spots for the 2026 World Cup remain up for grabs, promising a decisive evening across the continent. As the final matchday of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup approaches, tensions are at their peak. While six nations have already secured […]
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams believes Benin will not be able to beat Nigeria in the decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying match scheduled for Tuesday. South Africa captain Ronwen Williams remains hopeful despite a complicated situation in the race for the 2026 World Cup. Ahead of the final qualifying matchday, the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper believes […]
Held to a draw by Zimbabwe (0-0), South Africa sees its hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup seriously jeopardized. Coach Hugo Broos admits the situation is now out of his team’s hands. South Africa failed to make the difference against Zimbabwe (0-0) on Friday night, during the 9th matchday of the 2026 World […]
Argentina booked their place in the U-20 World Cup quarter-finals after their crushing 4-0 win over Nigeria on Wednesday night. Colombia also advanced to the next round after their 3-1 victory against South Africa. Argentina continue their perfect run at the 2025 U-20 World Cup being held in Chile. In Santiago on Wednesday, in the […]
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, was found dead on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Paris, after having disappeared the day before. French authorities have opened an investigation into the death, recorded at the foot of a Parisian hotel, while initial observations indicate a fall from a high floor. Mthethwa’s disappearance had […]
South Africa’s national coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled the list of players selected for the matches against Zimbabwe and Rwanda this month, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Rwanda list for the October camp has been released. Bafana Bafana face Zimbabwe and Rwanda on October 10 and 14. Two decisive meetings counting […]
At the U20 World Cup in Chile, African teams had a tough start: Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria were defeated, leaving only Morocco to save face with a prestigious win over Spain. The kickoff of the U20 World Cup in Chile was difficult for the African representatives. Of the four nations involved, only Morocco managed […]
Nigeria began its 2025 U20 World Cup campaign with a defeat (0-1) against Norway. Meanwhile, South Africa lost to France (1-2). In their opening match in Group F of the 2025 U20 World Cup, Nigeria went down (0-1) to Norway. The Flying Eagles, despite dominating the play, paid for their lack of attacking efficiency. An […]
South Africa has reacted to the sanction imposed on it by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. And SAFA announced it will file a formal appeal with FIFA’s Appeals Committee. South Africa has no intention of capitulating without a fight. Sanctioned by FIFA, which deducted three points for fielding […]
FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A decision that propels Benin to the top of Group C. FIFA confirmed on Monday the deduction of three points from South Africa as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The […]
South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has revealed the provisional list of players selected for the October camp. The Belgian coach has called up an expanded squad of 45 Bafana Bafana. South Africa returns to the pitch next October. The Bafana Bafana will face Zimbabwe and Rwanda on October 10 and 14. Two decisive […]
