
South Africa
1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF2023 Schedule







































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.

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.

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' 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.

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.

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?

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.

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 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.

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 |
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 |