Bafana Bafana
Coverage of Bafana Bafana in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa: Bafana Bow Out, but With Heads Held High
Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup dream ended with a 1-0 loss to Canada, which scored a 90th-minute goal by Stephen Eustaquio in Los Angeles. The South African team exited the tournament but maintained a dignified stance.
- South Africa write history while Neymar makes first appearance
South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana, qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time by defeating South Korea 1-0. Neymar made his first appearance as a substitute for Brazil, which secured the top spot in Group C with a 3-0 victory over Scotland.
- South Africa vs South Korea: Bafana’s First Knockout Bid
South Africa must win their Group A World Cup match against South Korea at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey to keep their tournament hopes alive. Mexico leads the group with six points, followed by South Korea with three, while South Africa and Czechia have one point each.
- Mexico makes a statement with 2-0 win over South Africa
Mexico opened the 48-team World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at Estadio Azteca. Raúl Jiménez scored his first World Cup goal in the 67th minute, and Julián Quiñones opened the scoring in the ninth minute. The match featured three red cards, including two for South Africa, and 17-year-old Gilberto Mora made his World Cup debut.
- South Africa: 'Bafana Bafana Will Be Ready to Face Mexico' - Hugo Broos
South Africa coach Hugo Broos states his team will be prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico at Azteca Stadium. The match is scheduled for Thursday.