The making of Sphephelo Sithole’s resilience: ‘We showed what South Africa is all about’
In Monterrey, Mexico
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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.
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.
Lloyd Burnard | Here’s to the no-hopers, Bafana’s ride-or-dies who never stopped believing
Bafana Bafana’s heroics at the 2026 World Cup is one for die-hard supporters who have been with them through the dark times, writes Lloyd Burnard.
‘We shut up big mouths’: Broos savours emotional and historic World Cup day for Bafana
He fell to his knees as the final whistle echoed around Monterrey Stadium. For a brief moment, Hugo Broos looked overwhelmed by it all. Then came the celebrations. The embraces. The release.
Bafana player ratings | Rave reviews as Hugo Broos’ history-makers redeem themselves
After arguably their worst performance as a group in the opening match of the World Cup against Mexico, Bafana Bafana redeemed themselves with a courageous display in the most important game of their lives.
