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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Mbali Hlophe

    Botswana pulls out of joint 2028 AFCON bid (opens the original)

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    Botswana has officially withdrawn from the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to Botswana newspaper Mmegi. The decision leaves South Africa and Zimbabwe to continue with the bidding process with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Botswana’s withdrawal follows the government’s decision not to provide the financial guarantee required to support the country’s participation in the bid. The government cited financial constraint

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Mbali Hlophe

    DRC, Cameroon and Zimbabwe start with wins as Botswana, Tunisia settle for draws (opens the original)

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    The Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Zimbabwe made winning starts to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns, while Botswana and Tunisia were held to draws in their opening Group H fixtures. The DRC defeated Equatorial Guinea 2–0 at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa to open their Group E campaign with three points. Sébastien Desabre’s side made the most of home advantage to claim a valuable victory and move to the top of the group after the opening round of matches. Equat

  3. Article · Sep 12, 2026 · Mbali Hlophe

    Danny Jordaan secures fourth term as SAFA President (opens the original)

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    Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), securing a fourth term at the helm of South African football. Jordaan, who first took office as SAFA president in 2013, received 157 votes, defeating businessman Sandile Zungu, who garnered 82 votes. Zungu mounted a serious challenge after being vetted and deemed eligible to contest the election by SAFA’s Compliance Committee. Jordaan will now begin another four-year term and is expected to remain in

  4. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Mbali Hlophe

    SASCOC President Barry Hendricks suspended pending judicial process (opens the original)

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    The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) has suspended its President, Barry Hendricks, with immediate effect following allegations concerning potential breaches of the organisation’s safeguarding policy and Codes Handbook. The decision was taken at a special SASCOC Board meeting held on 7 and 8 September 2026. Siwelele FC relieve Seema and Jackson of first-team duties Pitso Mosimane unveiled as Bafana Bafana head coach Zungu cries foul ahead of SAFA elect

  5. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Mbali Hlophe

    Mosimane’s Bafana era begins with Guinea AFCON qualifier at Orlando (opens the original)

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    Pitso Mosimane’s return to the Bafana Bafana dugout will officially get underway later this month when South Africa begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign against Guinea at Orlando Stadium. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 26 September 2026, and will be Mosimane’s first competitive game since returning to the national team for a third spell. ALSO READ: Can Pitso Mosimane make Bafana Bafana AFCON contenders? The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirm

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