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Bafana Bafana go back to the future! New 2026 World Cup home kit revealed as adidas pay tribute to iconic 2010 design | Goal.com South Africa
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (460+ words) The South African Football Association (SAFA) have officially pulled back the curtain on the new 2026/2027 home jersey by adidas. In a move that is sure to delight fans of a certain vintage, the new look for both Mzansi men's and…...
Former Orlando Pirates star Mbekezeli Mbokazi hailed as one of the most popular players in Major League Soccer after just two matches with Chicago Fire | Goal.com South Africa
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (944+ words) When the 20-year-old moved from Orlando Pirates to Chicago Fire, it triggered a massive upsurge on the Chicago club's social media, which saw 180,000 followers join in the first 48 hours. That figure has since grown to over half a million South…...
2026 T20 World Cup Betting Sites, Odds & Tips | Goal.com India
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (845+ words) With the 2026 T20 World Cup underway, there is huge interest around betting on the tournament. For a lot of bettors, unpredictability is simply the reason they keep watching and betting on T20 cricket. That's also why T20 World Cup betting sites tend to…...
'Commendable decision' - SAFA lauded for securing Panama friendlies for Bafana Bafana ahead of World Cup finals | Goal.com South Africa
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (484+ words) When the football association confirmed that South Africa will face the Central American side, questions were raised. Many wanted to see the national team face stronger sides, either from within Africa or from Europe. However, SAFA's decision to secure the…...
SAFA reveals Bafana Bafana's 2026 FIFA World Cup training base and Hugo Broos explains why opening game against Mexico will be special | Goal.com South Africa
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (589+ words) After a disappointing campaign in the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, South Africa's focus is on the 2026 global football showpiece. Already, preparations have started in earnest as the football association has revealed the team's training base. The Belgian…...
Orlando Pirates legend tells Hugo Broos to call up ex-Kaizer Chiefs transfer target to Bafana Bafana because 'he was man-marking Lionel Messi' | Goal.com South Africa
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (305+ words) Olwethu Makhanya has established himself as a key defender in the Philadelphia Union first team under coach and compatriot Bradley Carnell. After starting out with the team's reserve side, the centre-back is now a first-team regular, and his exploits have…...
Kaizer Chiefs youth graduate Puso Dithejane sends message to Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup, 'I want to help my country do well' | Goal.com South Africa
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (493+ words) The 21-year-old has been on a steady rise in recent years, transforming his career. From being an Amakhosi discard, he rebuilt his reputation to become one of the standout performers in the Premier Soccer League while turning out for TS…...
Has Thalente Mbatha fallen out with Orlando Pirates a year after Monnapule Saleng's saga with the Soweto giants that ended with move to Mamelodi Sundowns? | Goal.com South Africa
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (346+ words) The combative Bafana Bafana midfielder has been missing crucial games for the Sea Robbers. Despite the technical team stating that he was injured, a section of the club's supporters is not convinced of the reason. They feel Abdeslam Ouaddou has…...
Has Brayan Leon's arrival and top form killed Bafana Bafana forward Iqraam Rayners' 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams? Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns star responds | Goal.com South Africa
1+ week, 1+ day ago (321+ words) Mamelodi Sundowns forward Iqraam Rayners has struggled for game time, especially after the 2025 AFCON break. He has featured in just two of eight Masandawana matches in 2026 as coach Miguel Cardoso sidelines him. The 30-year-old started the season on fire, scoring…...
WATCH: Mbekezeli Mbokazi struggles in Chicago Fire MLS debut despite moment of defensive brilliance as Houston Dynamos run out 2-1 winners | Goal.com South Africa
1+ week, 2+ day ago (530+ words) The 20-year-old started his first competitive match for his new club, but it did not go as planned. Despite taking the lead in the first half through Hugo Cuypers, Chicago succumbed to two second half goals to slump to their…...