Who steps in for Mokoena? News24’s writers select Bafana XIs to face South Korea
News24’s football writers select their Bafana XIs for the team’s must-win World Cup match against South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium.
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How Bafana can beat South Korea: Show mental fortitude in defence, courage in attack
Bafana Bafana will need mental resolve, must be willing to suffer in defence, and be brave in attack in their do-or-die 2026 FIFA World Cup encounter against South Korea in Monterrey, Mexico, on Wednesday (early hours of Thursday in South Africa).
South Africa must beat South Korea to make history, says coach Broos
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 23 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos believes his team can make history by reaching the World Cup's second round for the first time, but said they must beat South Korea in a do-or-die Group A showdown in Monterrey on Wednesday.
Tashreeq Vardien | Don’t watch Bafana Bafana with one foot out the door
Sixteen years of waiting, two matches of bruising reality, and a fanbase still learning how to believe again. Next for Bafana Bafana at the World Cup are South Korea at 03:00 on Thursday (SA time), and a nation deciding whether to stay awake or turn away – again, writes Tashreeq Vardien.
Broos grumbles about US stadiums, hydration breaks at World Cup
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos could take satisfaction from his team’s fighting spirit against the Czechia, but the Belgian veteran was less impressed by the venue that staged the crucial World Cup encounter in Atlanta.
ANALYSIS | The real Bafana stands up to Czech giants... after flooring themselves
South Africa banished the impostors that have been masquerading as them at this year’s FIFA World Cup when the real Bafana Bafana stood up to Czech giants at Atlanta Stadium, writes Njabulo Ngidi.