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Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie says Hugo Broos is ‘going nowhere’ Read here ⬇️⚽️🇿🇦
08/01/2026

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie says Hugo Broos is ‘going nowhere’

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Broos and his Bafana side returned home to OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday, accompanied by McKenzie.

Will former   star help Chippa United survive relegation this season? Read here 👇👇⚽️⚽️
07/01/2026

Will former star help Chippa United survive relegation this season?

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He rejoins a Chippa side that is languishing at the bottom of the Betway Premiership standings.

Who's to blame for  's AFCON exit? Augustine Makalakalane blames coach Hugo BroosStory here ⬇️⚽️🇿🇦
07/01/2026

Who's to blame for 's AFCON exit? Augustine Makalakalane blames coach Hugo Broos

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"We're creative players and we don't like to be put on defensive mode for the better part of the game,” he said.

  bow out of    after loss to Cameroon Read here ⬇️⚽️🇿🇦
04/01/2026

bow out of after loss to Cameroon

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Substitute Evidence Makgopa scored the consolation goal for Bafana Bafana late in the second half.

  to show ‘no mercy’ against Cameroon     Read here ⬇️⚽️🇿🇦
04/01/2026

to show ‘no mercy’ against Cameroon

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"I can tell you there will be no mercy for Cameroon,” said Broos.

Mamelodi Sundowns sign Colombian striker for over R57 million Story here 👇👇⚽️⚽️
04/01/2026

Mamelodi Sundowns sign Colombian striker for over R57 million

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Sundowns reportedly paid Independiente over R57 million for the striker.

Hugo Broos ready for   reunion with Cameroon Read here ⬇️⚽️🇿🇦
03/01/2026

Hugo Broos ready for reunion with Cameroon

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He led a makeshift Indomitable Lions squad to the title in Gabon in 2017.

ICYMI: Teboho Mokoena says the real Africa Cup of Nations tournament starts now for       Story here ⬇️⚽️🇿🇦
03/01/2026

ICYMI: Teboho Mokoena says the real Africa Cup of Nations tournament starts now for

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“We’re happy as a team to go to the next round, I think the real tournament starts now,” said Mokoena.

Ramahlwe Mphahlele throws his support behind under-fire   Siyabonga NgezanaRead here ⬇️⚽️🇿🇦
02/01/2026

Ramahlwe Mphahlele throws his support behind under-fire Siyabonga Ngezana

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"I played with Siyabonga at Kaizer Chiefs and he has improved tremendously,” the former Bafana international said.

Aubameyang banned as Gabon government suspend national team
02/01/2026

Aubameyang banned as Gabon government suspend national team

Aubameyang returned to his French club Marseille in the wake of that defeat due to a thigh knock.

Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge
02/01/2026

Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge

"Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company," said a club statement.

Motsepe highlights the highs and lows at   during the year 2025Read here 👇👇⚽️⚽️
31/12/2025

Motsepe highlights the highs and lows at during the year 2025

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"Tests do not come to break us, they come to reveal our abilities and prepare us for the future,” Motsepe wrote.

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