McKenzie criticises SAFA over Mokwena eligibility error
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has criticised SAFA over Teboho Mokwena’s FIFA dispute which nearly cost Bafana Bafana a place at next year’s World Cup.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has criticised SAFA over Teboho Mokwena’s FIFA dispute which nearly cost Bafana Bafana a place at next year’s World Cup.
Teko Modise outlines the main factors driving Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification and recent resurgence.
Hugo Broos says South Africa have restored their reputation in African football after Bafana Bafana sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3–0 win over Rwanda.
Pitso Mosimane has hailed South Africa’s return to the FIFA World Cup and highlighted the growing impact of domestic clubs’ continental experience as a decisive factor behind the national team’s success.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Bafana Bafana after South Africa sealed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3–0 victory over Rwanda in Mbombela.
Bafana Bafana’s World Cup dream is reality! Watch the epic celebrations unfold in Mbombela.
South Africa’s return to the World Cup is anchored not on star exports, but on the strength and resilience of the PSL.
Bafana Bafana defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Stellenbosch FC forward Ashley Cupido has been handed a late call-up to the South Africa national squad ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday, replacing an injured player in Hugo Broos’s selection.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reiterated his belief that his team will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World cup as they gear up to face Rwanda in the last group match.