Maseko of Monterrey and goal made in Cyprus: ‘Enjoy,’ Bafana winger tells SA
Bafana Bafana’s newest hero, Thapelo Maseko, dedicated his man-of-the-match award to South Africa after firing the nation into the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds.
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South Africa’s Zwane appeal dismissed, to miss Canada tie
June 25 : FIFA has dismissed South Africa’s appeal against a three-match suspension for midfielder Themba Zwane, the country’s football association said on Thursday.
The FIFA World Cup is half over — but the drama is just beginning
It's halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone.
South Korea coach takes blame for loss to Bafana: ‘I made the wrong decisions’
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo took the blame for his team’s limp 1-0 defeat by South Africa on Thursday morning (SA time) that left their FIFA World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.
ANALYSIS | Bafana were given a 7% chance. Then the DJ played ‘Don’t stop believin’
Bafana Bafana’s never-say-die attitude helped the team shake off the tag of Group A’s whipping boys to finish second and earn an automatic place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in the country’s history, writes Njabulo Ngidi.
‘Bring on Lionel Messi, we can take him’: Bafana fans bring the good, the bad and the funny
It’s the morning after the even earlier morning before, and South Africans are in a jubilant mood after Bafana Bafana made the knockout round of the World Cup for the first time.
Qatar player suspended 5 games after breaking leg of Canada's Koné
Qatar player Assim Madibo was given a five-match ban on Wednesday for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné at the World Cup.
Park criticises South Korea after loss to South Africa, warns of 2014 World Cup repeat
June 25 : Former South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung criticised the team's performance in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat by South Africa at the World Cup, and drew comparisons with their disappointing 2014 campaign that saw them exit in the group phase.