South Africa

South Africa

Orlando Pirates vs Saint-Eloi Lupopo - Bucs seek miracle to salvage CAF Champions League campaign Orlando Pirates vs Saint-Eloi Lupopo - Bucs seek miracle to salvage CAF Champions League campaign

Orlando Pirates will be relying on the power of the famous Orlando Stadium crowd colloquially known as 'The Ghost' when they look to overturn a 3-0 deficit to Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.

Stellenbosch vs 15 de Agosto - Stellies need to put away chances to bag CAF Confed Cup spot Stellenbosch vs 15 de Agosto - Stellies need to put away chances to bag CAF Confed Cup spot

After a 0-0 draw in Equatorial Guinea, South Africa's Stellenbosch FC will look to book their CAF Confederation Cup group stage spot on Sunday at Athlone Stadium, in the second preliminary round second leg against 15 de Agosto.

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Did the FIFA U20 World Cup unearth the new Cristiano Ronaldo, and a Rolls Royce defender in Tylon Smith? Did the FIFA U20 World Cup unearth the new Cristiano Ronaldo, and a Rolls Royce defender in Tylon Smith?

Morocco were crowed U-20 World Cup champions this week following a 2-0 victory over Argentina, becoming only the second African side in history to conquer the youth competition. 

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Hugo Broos' culture shift finally pays dividends for South Africa FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Hugo Broos' culture shift finally pays dividends for South Africa

South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.

World Cup qualifying - Africa's teams did their best to thrill, and infuriate, on their way to America World Cup qualifying - Africa's teams did their best to thrill, and infuriate, on their way to America

The group stage of Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign reached a pulsating finale on Tuesday, after South Africa nearly threw their slot away, Cape Verde made history, Morocco were magical, and Nigeria kept their hopes alive.

South Africa clinch World Cup spot; Nigeria into playoff South Africa clinch World Cup spot; Nigeria into playoff

South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top its qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games.

From Ribeiro to Mbule - South African Premiership transfer window the most consequential in memory From Ribeiro to Mbule - South African Premiership transfer window the most consequential in memory

In one of the most eventful Betway Premiership transfer windows in memory, Mamelodi Sundowns made the biggest headlines once again even without a flurry of signings, while Orlando Pirates saw plenty of movement.

South Africa vs Rwanda - Once dominant, Bafana have properly messed up their World Cup campaign South Africa vs Rwanda - Once dominant, Bafana have properly messed up their World Cup campaign

In a remarkable turnaround from a position of strength, Bafana Bafana now need a win against Rwanda in Mbombela on Tuesday to keep their faint FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.

Super Eagles defeat Lesotho to retain hope of World Cup qualification Super Eagles defeat Lesotho to retain hope of World Cup qualification

Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in Group C, as Benin beat Rwanda, and Zimbabwe held South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa - Bafana look to regain top spot in World Cup qualifiers Zimbabwe vs South Africa - Bafana look to regain top spot in World Cup qualifiers

Bafana Bafana will look to get back on top of Group C of CAF FIFA World Cup qualifying when they face Zimbabwe at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Oswin Appollis 2 8 4
Lyle Foster 2 6 1
Thapelo Morena 2 6 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Oswin Appollis 4 8 2
Yaya Sithole 2 5 0
Aubrey Modiba 1 7 0