The “funeral” in the Rabat dressing room after the team’s Africa Cup of Nations defeat must serve as the birth of a stronger Bafana
The X-word gets trotted out like a beauty pageant contestant to dismiss legitimate border control issues
The 30-year-old Manchester City winger skippered his country to victory against Senegal in the 2019 final in Egypt, and Djamel Belmadi’s team are unbeaten in competitive action…
Senegal are making a first semi-final appearance since 2006
The cousins are rivals for the Indomitable Lions’ No 1 jersey, but their relationship is amicable
The energy from the Afcon qualification may be exactly what the Clever Boys need to end the season right
The Bafana Bafana coach’s only option is victory, which will propel the team into the Africa Cup of Nations and secure his job
Al-Ahly, Egypt’s and Africa’s most successful club, have even refused to comply with a packed domestic schedule
Morocco and South Africa had been seen as the frontline contenders to host the competition, which is due to start on June 15
If our national teams are adverts of who we are then it’s little wonder we are so quick to hold them to account. So let’s do just that.
Nigeria drew 1-1 with Bafana Bafana in Soweto and Uganda edged Cape Verde 1-0 in Kampala
The best African goalkeeper of all time says there’s a good reason top players withdrew from the Indomitable Lions.
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A look at some international football teams that did have something to celebrate.
On paper, Mashaba’s men should win but this is a tie fraught with potential pitfalls, not least those of South Africa’s own making.
Players entering Equatorial Guinea for the African Cup of Nations tournament will be tested for Ebola, along with all visitors to the country.
Morocco’s government has made a plea with the Africa Cup of Nations "to avoid events which involve those countries affected by the Ebola virus".
The closing ceremony of the Afcon tournament will showcase some of Africa’s top talent, including D’Banj, Zonke, Kelly Khumalo and Micasa.
Goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune said Bafana Bafana failed to kill off Mali when they were dominant in Saturday night’s Nations Cup quarterfinal in Durban.
If you missed our live Afcon 2013 video chat with ‘footie writer’ Carlos Amato, check out the highlights package with everything you need to know.
