Durban Reports R80 Million GDP From Bafana Vs Zim Fixture
The eThekwini Municipality has revealed that Bafana Bafana’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe, who were the designated hosts, generated an estimated R54 million in direct economic impact and a total GDP contribution of around R80 million, including the creation of approximately 245 job opportunities.
Morena: We Have To Go Guns Blazing Against Rwanda
Bafana Bafana utility player, Thapelo Morena, has discussed the importance of South Africa’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium [18:00], whilst emphasizing the need to build upon last Friday’s draw with Zimbabwe.
Broos Confident Bafana Can Still Qualify For World Cup
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos remains confident that his side can get the result they need against Rwanda on Tuesday in their final FIFA World Cup qualifying match, while also hoping that other results go their way. South Africa face a tough task — they must beat Rwanda by more than two goals at Mbombela […]
Foster Maintains Hope For Bafana’s World Cup Qualification
Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster remains optimistic about the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup despite their disappointing draw against Zimbabwe in the FIFA World Cup qualifier at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday.
Williams: I Can’t See Benin Beating Nigeria
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has kept South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup alive, expressing confidence that Benin will not defeat Nigeria in their crucial West African derby on Tuesday.
Broos: Mbokazi Will Learn From His Red Card
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the red card received by powerful defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi is a valuable lesson the youngster will learn from as he continues to grow in his career.
Broos Keeps Faint World Cup Hopes Alive
Despite struggling to break down a resilient Zimbabwe, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos still holds faint hope of reaching next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Munetsi Says Nigeria Teammate Has Been Teasing Him Over Bafana’s Points Deduction
Zimbabwe captain Marshall Munetsi says his club teammate, Arokodare Toluwalase Emmanuel, has been teasing him during training at Wolves following Bafana Bafana’s three-point deduction — urging him to “do them a favour” in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria Coach: We’re Still Alive In The Race For WC
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says his side is still very much alive in the race to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after their crucial victory over Lesotho in the qualifiers on Friday.
Broos Chuffed With Mbule’s Display In Durban
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, expressed his delight with Sipho Mbule’s performance in the World Cup qualifier encounter with Zimbabwe at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday evening in Durban.