EXCLUSIVE I Continental Experience Key as Bafana Gear Up for AFCON, Says Nthethe

EXCLUSIVE I Continental experience key as Bafana gear Up for AFCON, says Nthethe

Former Bafana Bafana defender Thabo Nthete feels that the national team’s exposure to CAF Champions League football could play a decisive role as they begin their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign

Bafana Bafana's AFCON 2025 fixtures clash with Christmas

Bafana Bafana are in action on Boxing Day in AFCON 2025 against the might of Mohamed Salah and a quality Egypt side. The tournament, to be held in Morocco, starts on 21 December with the final scheduled for 18 January 2026. Here’s their schedule over the Christmas period. Bafana fixtures to get in the diary as 2025 AFCON rolls closer Monday, 22 December: South Africa vs Angola – 19:00 Friday, 26 December: South Africa vs Egypt – 17:00 Monday, 2…

AFCON 2025 Preview: South Africa

Nickname: Bafana Bafana Fifa rank: 61 Afcon Group: B Head coach: Hugo Broos Group Stage fixtures: Angola [Dec 22], Egypt [Dec 26], Zimbabwe [Dec 29] Afcon appearances: 12 [1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2023, 2025] Best Afcon performance: Champions [1996] How they qualified: They finished unbeaten in Group K finishing on top with 14 points, one ahead of Uganda. Bafana Bafana won 4, drawn 2 and scored 16 goals and con…

Why Broos Foresees Danger In Bafana AFCON Group

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he foresees danger in the AFCON group for his side. The continental tournament, set to be held in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January, will see Bafana Bafana open their campaign against Angola on 22 December.  ALSO READ: Appollis Shares Advice With Campbell & Smith Khanye Questions Broos’ Mbokazi Comment Broos said that after analysing their opponents, he believes the opening match will be tou…