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On the up: Bafana keep climbing World Rankings as Mosimane boosts his numbers
Nick Said · 14 hours ago
South Africa’s 1-0 friendly win over Egypt on Sunday has seen them climb another two places in the FIFA World Rankings to number 48, their highest position since June 2011 when Mosimane was last in charge.
Dream start for Mosimane as South Africa stun Egypt in Cairo
Nick Said · 22 hours ago
Pitso Mosimane made a dream start to his return to the South Africa hotseat when his inexperienced side beat Egypt 1-0 in Cairo in an international friendly on Sunday, making it three wins from three in the international window.
Senegal claim second win under Patrick Vieira as Uganda defeat D.R. Congo
Dennis Mabuka · yesterday
Senegal registered their second-straight victory under head coach Patrick Vieira after they defeated Comoros 1-0 in a FIFA international friendly at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.
Benni McCarthy reveals why Harambee Stars lost to Guinea in AFCON qualifier
Dennis Mabuka · 2 days ago
Kenya’s national team coach Benni McCarthy has blamed their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying defeat against Guinea at Stade du 28 Septembre on lacking experience in the final third and poor officiating from the match officials.
Serhou Guirassy on target as Guinea floor winless Kenya in AFCON qualifier
Dennis Mabuka · 4 days ago
Kenya's national team remained winless from their opening two matches after going down 1-0 against Guinea in their matchday two fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at Stade 28 Septembre in Conakry on Thursday.
Nigeria's AFCON hopes take setback as Guinea-Bissau inflict historic defeat
Shina Oludare · 5 days ago
Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations suffered a major setback after losing 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday evening.
Wissa stars as DR Congo spoil Zimbabwe homecoming in 2027 AFCON qualifying win
AFP · 6 days ago
Yoane Wissa scored the first goal and created the second as the Democratic Republic of Congo spoilt a Zimbabwe homecoming by winning a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier 2-1 in Harare on Monday.
Benni McCarthy ‘proud’ of Kenya despite lacklustre showing against Eritrea
Dennis Mabuka · 1 weeks ago
Kenya national team Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy says he was proud of his players’ performance against Eritrea despite their defensive error and profligacy upfront during their matchday one of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Saturday.
Bafana Bafana’s win over Guinea marked by rare event for national team
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
South Africa’s 2-1 victory over Guinea in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday marked a rare event in the national team’s 34-year history, and something that had not happened in eight years.
Bafana Bafana's new Mosimane era begins with crucial win over Guinea
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini were the unlikely goalscorers as South Africa claimed what could prove to be a crucial 2-1 home win over Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
South Africa aim to preserve proud home record in AFCON qualifiers
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
South Africa will defend a proud home record in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying when they welcome Guinea to Orlando Stadium on Saturday for coach Pitso Mosimane’s first game of his third spell in charge of the side.
South Africa's record at the Orlando Stadium ahead of Guinea clash
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
Bafana Bafana have played at Orlando Stadium 14 times before and only ever lost once as they prepare to host Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria must turn World Cup pain into AFCON motivation, says Genk’s Akpan
Shina Oludare · 1 weeks ago
Nigeria international Christian Akpan has urged his teammates to put the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup behind them and make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
D.R. Congo begin AFCON qualifiers with comfortable home victory
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo followed up their World Cup exploits with a 2-0 home win over Equatorial Guinea on the opening day of the group qualifiers for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.
Why Guinea are among Bafana Bafana's toughest African opponents ever
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
Fans might expect Bafana Bafana to easily beat Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, but history suggests an altogether different scenario, with the West Africans traditionally among their toughest opponents.
‘Nobody works for free’: McCarthy hits out at Kenya FA for salary delay and no visa
Dennis Mabuka · 1 weeks ago
Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has come out to reveal two key issues that could derail his job as the head of the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers starting in September.
Senegal starting Vieira era but 2025 fallout still front of mind as AFCON qualifying begins
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
A new cycle of Africa Cup of Nations competition gets under way in earnest on Thursday as group qualifiers for the 2027 finals kick off, with the winners of the last edition still in dispute.
Orlando Pirates star replaces Lebo Maboe in Bafana Bafana squad
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
Kaizer Chiefs star Lebo Maboe has been forced to withdraw from the Bafana Bafana squad that will start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign against Guinea on Saturday.
South Africa’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Group D fixtures
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
South Africa begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign on Saturday with a clash against Guinea in Group D that is a vital match-up first up for new coach Pitso Mosimane.
‘Sometimes you need a sangoma next to you’ – Pitso Mosimane
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
One of the big decisions for new Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane will be whether to play the ultra-attacking Kamogelo Sebelebele at right-back or the more defence-minded Thabang Matuludi against Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.
