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Given Msimango of Kaizer Chiefs during the Nedbank Cup, Last 32 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Milford FC at FNB Stadium on February 25, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Bafana's call-up to uplift Msimango in a season of ups & downs at Chiefs

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango says his first call-up to the senior men’s national football team will go a long way towards soothing a difficult season he’s had with his club.

South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qualifier match between Nigeria and South Africa at Godswill Akpabio Stadium on June 07, 2024 in Uyo, Nigeria.

What Bafana Bafana’s return after 14 years means to the people of Free State

Bafana Bafana returns to the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein tonight for the first time in 14 years, and Free State Acting MEC of Sport, Arts, and Culture Makalo Mohale says they are expecting a World Cup mood inside the match venue.

Ngezana Siyabonga of South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qualifier match between Nigeria and South Africa at Godswill Akpabio Stadium on June 07, 2024 in Uyo, Nigeria.

Given Msimango speaks glowingly of close friend Siyabonga Ngezana

Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender Given Msimango says he is impressed by the growth and maturity of fellow centre back Siyabonga Ngezana.

Hugo Broos (coach) of Bafana Bafana in studio during the South Africa national men's soccer team squad announcement at SABC Studios on March 11, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Hugo Broos approves move to Bloemfontein after 14 years

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos expects a rousing reception when the national team step onto the Free State Stadium pitch tonight – this being the first time in 14 years.

Zimbabwe during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, qualifier match between Zimbabwe and Lesotho at Orlando Stadium on June 07, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Zimbabwe coach weighs in on unpredictable WC qualifiers

In trying to make sense of the surprise results during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Zimbabwe coach Jairos Tapera argues it’s evidence there are no minnows in African football.

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Teko Modise: Players want to play for Bafana Bafana again

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise believes the national team's showing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has restored players' desire to represent their country.