South Africa

South Africa

1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
World Cup qualifying - Nigeria in big trouble, and can Ghana's redemption continue? World Cup qualifying - Nigeria in big trouble, and can Ghana's redemption continue?

While some of Africa's top teams could secure their places in the USA, Canada and Mexico for next year's FIFA World Cup, other heavyweights are in danger of missing out completely... yes, we're talking about you, Nigeria.

South Africa's Bafana Bafana need vital win against Lesotho as Teboho Mokoena punishment looms South Africa's Bafana Bafana need vital win against Lesotho as Teboho Mokoena punishment looms

Bafana Bafana will face Lesotho at Bloemfontein's Toyota Stadium (Free State Stadium) on Friday in a vital FIFA World Cup qualifier that is technically an away game - but one they will play on home turf in South Africa.

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Orlando Pirates staff, including Abdesalam Ouaddou and defender Tapelo Xoki, hurt in serious traffic incident Orlando Pirates staff, including Abdesalam Ouaddou and defender Tapelo Xoki, hurt in serious traffic incident

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, as well as defender Tapelo Xoki, have been hospitalised after a road traffic incident, which took place on Sunday night after a 3-0 win over Chippa United.

Mamelodi Sundowns' Ronwen Williams, Miguel Cardoso hail PSL record-breaker Peter Shalulile's professionalism and consistency Mamelodi Sundowns' Ronwen Williams, Miguel Cardoso hail PSL record-breaker Peter Shalulile's professionalism and consistency

Mamelodi Sundowns' Peter Shalulile broke the Premier Soccer League (PSL) all-time goals record with a penalty in a 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, finally passing Siyabonga Nomvethe's mark of 129.

Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns - Both clubs must recover from slow PSL starts Stellenbosch vs Mamelodi Sundowns - Both clubs must recover from slow PSL starts

Fresh off their first win of the Betway Premiership season, Stellenbosch will host a still impressive but disjointed Mamelodi Sundowns at Athlone Stadium on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns - Will Peter Shalulile break PSL scoring record... against holder Nomvethe's Amakhosi? Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns - Will Peter Shalulile break PSL scoring record... against holder Nomvethe's Amakhosi?

Sundowns' Peter Shalulile sits level with Kaizer Chiefs legend Siyabonga Nomvethe on 129 top-flight goals in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) era. Will he break it, against the Amakhosi, on Wednesday?

MTN8 semifinals second leg sees Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch in driver's seats MTN8 semifinals second leg sees Mamelodi Sundowns, Stellenbosch in driver's seats

The second leg fixtures in the MTN8 semi-final will both be played on Saturday, with Mamelodi Sundowns and Stellenbosch ahead of Orlando Pirates (on away goals) and Sekhukhune United respectively.

Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng on brink of move to MLS side Minnesota United Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng on brink of move to MLS side Minnesota United

With the Major League Soccer (MLS) transfer window closing on Thursday, Minnesota United are racing against the clock to seal the signature of Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng, a source told ESPN.

Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch - Pressure on Pirates after slow start to PSL season Orlando Pirates vs Stellenbosch - Pressure on Pirates after slow start to PSL season

Orlando Pirates will host Stellenbosch at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday in the Betway Premiership, as two of last season's top three teams go head-to-head as they look to build momentum after sticky starts.

MTN8 semifinals - Orlando Pirates look to win back fans with win against Mamelodi Sundowns MTN8 semifinals - Orlando Pirates look to win back fans with win against Mamelodi Sundowns

The first legs of the MTN8 semi-finals take place this Saturday, August 16, with Orlando Pirates hosting Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium at 3pm CAT, and Stellenbosch face Sekhukhune United at 6pm.

WCQ - CAF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Africa 7 +8 16
2 Benin 7 0 11
3 Rwanda 6 0 8
4 Nigeria 6 +1 7
5 Lesotho 7 -4 6
6 Zimbabwe 7 -5 4
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Lyle Foster 2 4 1
Oswin Appollis 1 5 2
Iqraam Rayners 1 5 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Oswin Appollis 2 5 1
Aubrey Modiba 1 5 0
Lyle Foster 1 4 2