South Africa

South Africa

2nd in FIFA World Cup
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SAFA confirms death of Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams' grandmother SAFA confirms death of Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams' grandmother

SAFA confirmed Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams played through grief at the FIFA World Cup a day after his grandmother's death.

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Bafana's World Cup clash with Canada can change South Africa's football trajectory Bafana's World Cup clash with Canada can change South Africa's football trajectory

When Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana face Canada in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 at Los Angeles Stadium, a win could make a major difference to South Africa's football ecosystem.

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Mudau: South Africa hope to put up a good fight vs. Canada Mudau: South Africa hope to put up a good fight vs. Canada

Mudau: South Africa hope to put up a good fight vs. Canada

Ronwen Williams pays tribute to past Bafana greats after South Korea win Ronwen Williams pays tribute to past Bafana greats after South Korea win

Ronwen Williams said that although he was the first captain of a Bafana team which made the World Cup knockout rounds, past icons paved the way.

Aubrey Modiba: Canada must beware of Bafana 'upset' despite 'home' advantage Aubrey Modiba: Canada must beware of Bafana 'upset' despite 'home' advantage

South Africa's Aubrey Modiba is quietly confident that Bafana Bafana can add to the World Cup's growing list of surprise results when they face Canada in their Last 32 match in Inglewood on Sunday.

South Africa vs. Canada - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch World Cup round of 32 clash South Africa vs. Canada - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch World Cup round of 32 clash

Bafana Bafana will face Canada in their first ever FIFA World Cup knockout game on Sunday in Los Angeles, and Themba Zwane remains suspended.

Orlando Pirates confirm Neo Rapoo signing as part of triple acquisition Orlando Pirates confirm Neo Rapoo signing as part of triple acquisition

Orlando Pirates confirmed the signings of defenders Neo Rapoo and Aphiwe Baliti from Siwelele on Friday, as well as midfielder Matome Mmolai from Motsepe Foundation Championship side Leicesterford City.

Jesse Marsch, Alistair Johnston warn of South Africa threat ahead of Canada's World Cup round of 32 test Jesse Marsch, Alistair Johnston warn of South Africa threat ahead of Canada's World Cup round of 32 test

Canada coach Jesse Marsch and defender Alistair Johnston say South Africa will provide a stern test in Sunday's FIFA World Cup round of 32 match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

FIFA World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Mexico 3 +6 9
2 South Africa 3 -1 4
3 South Korea 3 -1 3
4 Czechia 3 -4 1
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
4 Teboho Mokoena 1 2 0
12 Thapelo Maseko 1 2 0
1 Ronwen William.. 0 3 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
8 Tshepang Morem.. 1 1 0
1 Ronwen William.. 0 3 0
20 Khuliso Mudau 0 3 0