South Africa

Pitso Mosimane's second stint as South Africa head coach started with a 2-1 win over Guinea in Saturday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Orlando Stadium.

South Africa kicked off Pitso Mosimane's second stint in charge with a 2-1 win over Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Bafana Bafana will kick off the second Pitso Mosimane era at Orlando Amstel Arena in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea.

For Africa's national teams, the first international break of the 2026-27 season represents far more than merely the opening qualifying exchanges for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after a 16-year absence, and since their round of 32 exit at the hands of Canada, Bafana Bafana players have secured several noteworthy moves abroad.

Of all the selection challenges South Africa head coach Pitso Mosimane faces, two -- striker and centre-back -- are particularly difficult, and the upcoming international break gives him a chance to test solutions.

African champions Mamelodi Sundowns will host Saudi Pro League giants and Asian champions Al-Ahli at Loftus Versfeld in a FIFA Intercontinental Cup clash on Saturday.

In a rematch of last Sunday's Old Firm Premier Sports Cup clash, Celtic will face Rangers again this Sunday - this time in the Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park.

Pitso Mosimane has named a 30-man squad for the first two games of his second stint.

Relebohile Mofokeng's flying start in Belgium for Royale Union St. Gilloise (RUSG) has put to rest former South Africa boss Hugo Broos' doubts over whether or not he would be ready for the Jupiler Pro League in the first six months.