South Africa

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.

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.

South Africa centre-back Olwethu Makhanya has fast become a fan favourite at Rangers, but Sunday's Old Firm derby against Celtic at Ibrox in the Scottish League Cup (Premier Sports Cup) quarter-finals will be unlike any experience to date.

Orlando Pirates were held to a shock 0-0 CAF Champions League draw by La Cure Waves in Mauritius last weekend, but will have home advantage for Saturday's first preliminary round second leg at Orlando Amstel Arena.

With Pitso Mosimane announced as Hugo Broos's successor, several players overlooked by the Belgian in recent times -- understandably in some cases and controversially in others -- may have a clean slate.

Orlando Pirates will kick off their CAF Champions League campaign with a first qualifying round clash with La Cure Waves - with the first leg taking place in Mauritius on Sunday.

South Africa winger Mohau Nkota has rejoined Orlando Pirates on a season-long loan from Al Ettifaq, the Saudi Pro League club which signed him a year ago.

South Africa's Lyle Foster joined the Houston Dynamo on loan from Burnley on Thursday through summer of 2027.

SAFA on Tuesday announced the return of Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach, three and a half weeks after he was announced as the preferred candidate of the National Executive Committee (NEC).

The second leg of the MTN8 semi-finals will see Orlando Pirates look to defend their 1-0 lead at home to Sekhukhune United on Saturday, and Mamelodi Sundowns look to overturn a 1-0 deficit away to Golden Arrows.