South Africa
AFCON fallout -- 10 unanswered questions after enthralling Nations Cup; did Diaz mean it? Where next for Chelle?
An engrossing month of African football came to a conclusion on Sunday in a final that was both horrendous and spellbinding.
Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament -- Calvin Bassey, Sadio Mane influential
We look back over a compelling month of AFCON football and pick our tournament dream team.
South Africa did the bare minimum at AFCON, so what needs fixing before the World Cup?
There are elements of success in South Africa's team, but cracks are beginning to show, and they'll need to fill them before the FIFA World Cup in North America later this year.
Predicting the AFCON last 16 - Bafana, Algeria have the biggest battles, Nigeria and Morocco should walk it
With the Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 here, we have some juicy ties to look forward to, including Algeria vs DR Congo and South Africa vs Cameroon.
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.
South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie slams 'inexcusable' number of Bafana misses at AFCON
Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's outspoken Sports, Arts & Culture Minister, slammed the team's missed chances in their 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16 loss to Cameroon in Rabat on Sunday.
Former Bafana Bafana stars Teko Modise, Steven Pienaar criticise substitutions, wasteful performance against Cameroon
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise has criticised Hugo Broos' substitutions in South Africa's 2-1 AFCON defeat to Cameroon, saying key decisions were taken too late, while Steven Pienaar criticised the wastefulness in front of goal.
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos sets sights on World Cup after Bafana's AFCON exit
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos cut a defiant figure in the aftermath of Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations exit at the hands of Cameroon on Sunday, following a 2-1 round of 16 defeat.
South Africa's AFCON heartbreak against Cameroon should force structural reforms
The main focus, however, should not be on the human errors made by the players or even by head coach Hugo Broos. Rather, the system in place to support them clearly needs to be refined.
Udoh: South Africa won't win AFCON for many years
Colin Udoh explains why he doesn't see South Africa becoming serious AFCON contenders anytime soon.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Lyle Foster | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 | Oswin Appollis | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | Tshepang Morem.. | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Lyle Foster | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | Tshepang Morem.. | 1 | 4 | 1 |