South Africa

South Africa

2nd in Africa Cup of Nations
More than just goals: Lyle Foster deserves respect from Bafana Bafana fans More than just goals: Lyle Foster deserves respect from Bafana Bafana fans

Lyle Foster was relentless in South Africa's group stage fixtures, and it wasn't in terms of goals and assists.

South Africa coach Broos critical of Sithole's ball control after win South Africa coach Broos critical of Sithole's ball control after win

Hugo Broos said he took Sphephelo "Yaya" Sithole off at halftime of South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe in favour of Bathusi Aubaas because Sithole was losing the ball too easily.

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Solms: South Africa have a lot of room for improvement Solms: South Africa have a lot of room for improvement

Leonard Solms reacts to South Africa's 3-2 win over Zimbabwe as they advance to the round of 16.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos reiterates dislike of MLS for Mbekezeli Mbokazi, wants youngster in Europe South Africa coach Hugo Broos reiterates dislike of MLS for Mbekezeli Mbokazi, wants youngster in Europe

Hugo Broos has again criticised Mbekezeli Mbokazi's move to Chicago Fire, urging him to move to Europe and follow in the footsteps of Vincent Kompany, another player he coached at a young age.

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 - News, how to watch, everything you need to know about AFCON in Morocco Africa Cup of Nations 2025 - News, how to watch, everything you need to know about AFCON in Morocco

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 takes place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the continent's premier men's tournament, from news, interviews, teams, and how to watch.

AFCON 2025 South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Sipho Mbule starts, but no place in Bafana XI for Relebohile Mofokeng AFCON 2025 South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Sipho Mbule starts, but no place in Bafana XI for Relebohile Mofokeng

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has brought Sipho Mbule back into his starting lineup for Monday's crunch clash with Zimbabwe.

South Africa reach AFCON last 16 after error-strewn goalfest against Zimbabwe in Marrakesh South Africa reach AFCON last 16 after error-strewn goalfest against Zimbabwe in Marrakesh

Bafana Bafana qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16 with a 3-2 win over neighbours Zimbabwe that showed flashes of brilliance, but did not silence doubts about their title credentials.

Nkosinathi Sibisi relishing competition with Mbekezeli Mbokazi for spot in Bafana team - 'Iron sharpens iron' Nkosinathi Sibisi relishing competition with Mbekezeli Mbokazi for spot in Bafana team - 'Iron sharpens iron'

Bafana Bafana centre-back Nkosinathi Sibisi has praised the healthy competition within the squad for places as he finds himself battling for minutes with several high-profile players in his position.

AFCON 2025 South Africa vs Zimbabwe - Teams, news, how to watch Bafana against the Warriors AFCON 2025 South Africa vs Zimbabwe - Teams, news, how to watch Bafana against the Warriors

Heading into South Africa's final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group fixture against Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, Hugo Broos' men need a draw to secure their progression to the knockout rounds.

Come on, coach! Get Relebohile Mofokeng on the field for Bafana against Zimbabwe at AFCON! Come on, coach! Get Relebohile Mofokeng on the field for Bafana against Zimbabwe at AFCON!

Hugo Broos has yet to hand Relebohile Mofokeng his first start of AFCON, but in Bafana Bafana's final group stage fixture against Zimbabwe on Monday, the Orlando Pirates star should be the first name on his team sheet.

Africa Cup of Nations Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Egypt 3 +2 7
2 South Africa 3 +1 6
3 Angola 3 -1 2
4 Zimbabwe 3 -2 1
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Lyle Foster 1 2 1
7 Oswin Appollis 1 2 0
1 Ronwen William.. 0 2 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
9 Lyle Foster 1 2 1
8 Tshepang Morem.. 1 2 0
1 Ronwen William.. 0 2 0