Johannesburg, June 25 (IANS) The South African government hailed the Bafana Bafana’s historic qualification for the knockout stage in the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing the achievement as “a proud moment for South Africa” after the national team progressed beyond the group phase for the first time.South Africa secured a place in the Round of 32 with a 1-0 victory over South Korea in its final Group A match, finishing second in the standings and extending its campaign into the knockout rounds.Co…
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Johannesburg, June 2 (IANS) President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to rally behind the country’s national team as it prepares for its first FIFA World Cup appearance since 2010, with an opening match against Mexico on June 11.In his weekly newsletter published on Monday, Ramaphosa said Bafana Bafana, the nickname of the country’s men’s football team, carries the hopes and aspirations of more than 62 million South Africans as it heads to the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Mexi…
Johannesburg, May 29 (IANS) South Africans have rallied behind their national football squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans praising the blend of experience and youth assembled by Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos.Bafana Bafana, South Africa’s men’s national soccer team, is scheduled to mark its first appearance at the global showpiece this summer since hosting the tournament in 2010.Broos unveiled his final 26-man squad on Wednesday during an event hosted by South African Pre…