South Africa

South Africa

2nd in FIFA World Cup
South Africa's Mohau Nkota says African players don't want to play on the continent South Africa's Mohau Nkota says African players don't want to play on the continent

Al-Ettifaq winger/full-back Mohau Nkota says most players in Africa want to play outside the continent, with the South Africa international a recent addition to the Saudi Pro League.

Orlando Pirates vs. AmaZulu - Kick-off time, how to watch, team news Orlando Pirates vs. AmaZulu - Kick-off time, how to watch, team news

Orlando Pirates seek to get their Betway Premiership title challenge back on track when they host AmaZulu on Saturday at the Orlando Amstel Arena.

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Polokwane City vs. Kaizer Chiefs - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch Polokwane City vs. Kaizer Chiefs - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch

Kaizer Chiefs look to keep their faint CAF Champions League qualification hopes alive as they seek to maintain their sudden inspired run of form in a visit to Polokwane City.

World Cup kit rankings - Which African side has the best jersey for the FIFA showpiece? World Cup kit rankings - Which African side has the best jersey for the FIFA showpiece?

Here's ESPN's definitive ranking of the 20 released home-and-away African World Cup kit designs, evaluated not just on beauty, but on meaning, identity, originality, execution.

Magesi vs. Kaizer Chiefs - Kick-off time, how to watch, teams, news Magesi vs. Kaizer Chiefs - Kick-off time, how to watch, teams, news

Kaizer Chiefs will visit Magesi FC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday with newfound momentum behind them.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi's MLS breakout - Bafana wonderkid silencing Hugo Broos criticism Mbekezeli Mbokazi's MLS breakout - Bafana wonderkid silencing Hugo Broos criticism

Mbekezeli Mbokazi's career at Chicago Fire FC is increasingly gathering steam, with the 20-year-old's performance against Atlanta United this weekend his standout showing of the season so far.

World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026? World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams. That means there'll be 96 kits on show! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.

Mamelodi Sundowns CAF Champions League XI since they last won the title in 2016 Mamelodi Sundowns CAF Champions League XI since they last won the title in 2016

It has been 10 years since Mamelodi Sundowns defied the odds to win their first Champions League title, and became the second ever South African club crowned champions of Africa. They're still on track in 2026.

Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup

Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.

Superfans in the spotlight - Will Mama Joy and 'Lumumba' be at the FIFA World Cup? Superfans in the spotlight - Will Mama Joy and 'Lumumba' be at the FIFA World Cup?

Two of Africa's most famous football fans, DR Congo's Michel Nkuka "Lumumba" Mboladinga and South Africa's Joy "Mama Joy" Chauke are trending at the moment for wildly differing reasons.

FIFA World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Mexico 0 0 0
2 South Africa 0 0 0
3 South Korea 0 0 0
4 Czechia 0 0 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Ricardo Goss 0 0 0
Ronwen William.. 0 0 0
Renaldo Leaner 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Ricardo Goss 0 0 0
Ronwen William.. 0 0 0
Renaldo Leaner 0 0 0