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π’πˆππˆπ’πˆ 𝐀 β€˜π†π‘πŽπŽπ“πŒπ€πβ€™ π…πˆπ†π”π‘π„ πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦Bafana Bafana’s current centre-back pool is heavily built around the new generation, with 3...
23/09/2026

π’πˆππˆπ’πˆ 𝐀 β€˜π†π‘πŽπŽπ“πŒπ€πβ€™ π…πˆπ†π”π‘π„ πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

Bafana Bafana’s current centre-back pool is heavily built around the new generation, with 31-year-old Nkosinathi Sibisi standing out as the oldest and most experienced option, while the rest are 23 and younger.

And heading into the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, the numbers make Pitso Mosimane’s centre-back selection an interesting one.

πŸ“Š Current club numbers:

Nkosinathi Sibisi
🏟 7 matches
❌️ 1 goal conceded
⏱️ 586 mins

Khulumani Ndamane
🏟 5 matches
❌️ 5 goals conceded
⏱️ 379 mins

Lebone Seema
🏟12 matches
❌️ 3 goals conceded
⏱️ 1082 mins

Olwethu Makhanya
🏟 11 matches
❌️ 5 goals conceded
⏱️ 1020 mins

Ime Okon
🏟 7 matches
❌️ 9 goals conceded
⏱️ 196 mins

NOTE: Okon is currently not starting games at Hannover 96, usually coming on as a sub. Goals conceded by Hannover 96 may NOT accurately reflect to his current form.

𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐒 π“πˆπ†π‡π“ 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ€π‚πŠ ☠️🧀The champions have conceded only 8 goals in 25 league matches during this calendar year, highl...
23/09/2026

𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐒 π“πˆπ†π‡π“ 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ€π‚πŠ ☠️🧀

The champions have conceded only 8 goals in 25 league matches during this calendar year, highlighting just how difficult they have been to break down.

πŸ“Š Orlando Pirates
🏟 25 matches
❌️ 8 goals conceded

The defensive numbers continue to underline one of the biggest strengths of this Pirates side.

Stat Cred: OptaJabuπŸ’ͺ

π’π“π‘πˆπŠπˆππ† π‚π‘πˆπ’πˆπ’? πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦With experienced options Evidence Makgopa and Lyle Foster absent, Bafana Bafana are facing an interes...
23/09/2026

π’π“π‘πˆπŠπˆππ† π‚π‘πˆπ’πˆπ’? πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

With experienced options Evidence Makgopa and Lyle Foster absent, Bafana Bafana are facing an interesting situation up front.

Pitso Mosimane has three forwards to consider, but the options come with very different profiles.

Cassius Mailula
🏟11 matches
⚽ 4 goals

Yanela Mbuthuma
🏟10 matches
⚽ 2 goals
πŸ…°οΈ 2 assists

Iqraam Rayners
🏟 7 matches
⚽ 1 goal
πŸ…°οΈ 1 assist

Mailula and Mbuthuma represent the newer generation, while Rayners brings more experience at international level but enters the camp with his form under scrutiny.

π†πŽπŽπƒ 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 π…πŽπ‘ ππˆπ“π’πŽ πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦Bafana Bafana star Mbekezeli Mbokazi has taken another big step in his recovery, returning to full...
22/09/2026

π†πŽπŽπƒ 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 π…πŽπ‘ ππˆπ“π’πŽ πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

Bafana Bafana star Mbekezeli Mbokazi has taken another big step in his recovery, returning to full group training with Chicago Fire ahead of the MLS season run-in.

Mbokazi progressed from light individual work earlier this month to full group training on Tuesday, September 22.

The World Cup hero’s absence has been felt, with Chicago Fire winless in seven games across all competitions and conceding 15 goals during that run.

His return to competitive action will be gradual, but a comeback before the end of the MLS campaign is now realistic.

That could also put Mbokazi in contention for South Africa’s upcoming international fixtures in November AFCON 2027 qualifiers Or potentially the March international window

A major boost for Pitso Mosimane as Bafana continue to build towards AFCON 2027.

𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄 π‘π€ππŠπ’ πŸππƒ 𝐀𝐓 𝐔𝐒𝐆.πŸ₯ˆAfter just six league appearances, the former Orlando Pirates playmaker has scored 3 goals plus 1...
22/09/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄 π‘π€ππŠπ’ πŸππƒ 𝐀𝐓 𝐔𝐒𝐆.πŸ₯ˆ

After just six league appearances, the former Orlando Pirates playmaker has scored 3 goals plus 1 assist, putting him just one goal behind the club’s current top scorer.

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Raul Florucz
🏟 7 matches
⚽️ 4 goals

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Relebohile Mofokeng
🏟 6 matches
⚽️ 3 goals

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Besfort Zeneli
🏟 7 matches
⚽️ 2 goals

Three goals in his first six Belgian Pro League appearances. Despite playing fewer minutes Mofokeng proves to be effective.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 πˆππ•πˆππ‚πˆππ‹π„ πŒπ„π πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South African coaches are making serious noise across North and East Africa.πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Rulani Mokwena (Pyra...
22/09/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 πˆππ•πˆππ‚πˆππ‹π„ πŒπ„π πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

South African coaches are making serious noise across North and East Africa.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Rulani Mokwena (Pyramids FC)

Rulani has taken Cairo by storm, winning all five of his opening Egyptian Premier League matches.

🏟 5 matches
βœ… 5 wins
⚽ 9 goals scored
❌️ 1 goal conceded

The Dar es Salaam title race has quickly become a two-horse race between two South African coaches, with both still perfect after six league matches:

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ Manqoba Mngqithi (Young Africans)
βœ…οΈ 6 wins
⚽️ 16 goals scored
❌ ️2 conceded

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ Steve Barker (Simba SC)
βœ… ️6 wins
⚽️ 11 goals scored
❌️ 2 conceded

Mngqithi currently leads on goal difference, but Barker and Simba are keeping pace.

π’π”π‘ππ‘πˆπ’πˆππ† 𝐙𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐔𝐏? πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦Themba Zwane’s inclusion in Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana squad has raised eyebrows, with f...
22/09/2026

π’π”π‘ππ‘πˆπ’πˆππ† 𝐙𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐔𝐏? πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

Themba Zwane’s inclusion in Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana squad has raised eyebrows, with fans and critics questioning the selection given his limited playing time for Mamelodi Sundowns this season.

Zwane has managed just 81 minutes across five appearances so far.

But Pitso has defended the veteran midfielder’s selection, pointing to his leadership, experience and the β€œaura” he brings to the Bafana Bafana camp.

Despite his limited minutes, Zwane has already made an impact this season, providing a crucial assist against Polokwane City in the MTN8.πŸ…°οΈ

That assist helped Sundowns avoid penalties, with Cassius Mailula scoring the winner in a 3-2 victory that sent the African champions into the semi-finals.

π“πŽπ”π†π‡ πƒπ„π‚πˆπ’πˆπŽπ π…πŽπ‘ ππˆπ“π’πŽπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦Who starts as Mzansi’s number one?Traditionally, captain Ronwen Williams gets the nod. But aft...
21/09/2026

π“πŽπ”π†π‡ πƒπ„π‚πˆπ’πˆπŽπ π…πŽπ‘ ππˆπ“π’πŽπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

Who starts as Mzansi’s number one?

Traditionally, captain Ronwen Williams gets the nod. But after a not-so-impressive start to the season with Sundowns, the goalkeeping battle has become interesting, especially with Sipho Chaine leading the charts statistically.

🧀 Sipho Chaine:
🏟12 matches
❌️3 goals conceded
βœ…οΈ9 clean sheets

🧀 Ronwen Williams:
🏟11 matches
❌️12 goals conceded
βœ…οΈ3 clean sheets

🧀 Ricardo Goss:
🏟1 match
❌️1 goal conceded
❌️0 clean sheets

Chaine has also been added to the Bafana Bafana leadership group after Pitso introduced a multi-captain structure, moving away from the traditional single-skipper system.

Williams has the experience and the captaincy history. Chaine currently has the numbers.

An interesting decision awaits Pitso. πŸ‘€

ππˆπ† ππ‹πŽπ– π…πŽπ‘ 𝐁𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐀 πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦Lebohang Maboe suffered a frustrating setback during Kaizer Chiefs’ 0-0 draw against Lamontville G...
21/09/2026

ππˆπ† ππ‹πŽπ– π…πŽπ‘ 𝐁𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐀 πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦

Lebohang Maboe suffered a frustrating setback during Kaizer Chiefs’ 0-0 draw against Lamontville Golden Arrows.

After missing a first-half penalty, the midfielder was forced off early in the second half with an ankle complaint.

Maboe’s situation now raises questions over his availability for Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana squad.

If Maboe is unavailable, who could come into consideration?

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Camren Dansin β€” Named in Pitso’s preliminary squad after a good start, although he has since seen less game time at Pirates.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Nhlanhla Zwane β€” In good form for Golden Arrows, with several Man of the Match performances, including against Chiefs and Sundowns. He has been showing quality in the middle of the park.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Thapelo Mokobodi β€” The youngster has shown plenty of class since moving from Stellenbosch to Pirates and earning a place in the starting lineup.

Who could be your suitable replacement?πŸ€”

π€π…π‘πˆπ‚π€β€™π’ ππˆπ† ππŽπ˜π’ 🌍Sundowns victory keeps Africa’s dominance intact, with Sundowns becoming the third consecutive Africa...
21/09/2026

π€π…π‘πˆπ‚π€β€™π’ ππˆπ† ππŽπ˜π’ 🌍

Sundowns victory keeps Africa’s dominance intact, with Sundowns becoming the third consecutive African champion in the tournament.

πŸ† 2024 - πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Al Ahly 3-0 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ Al Ain
πŸ† 2025 - πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Pyramids FC 3-1 πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Al Ahli
πŸ† 2026 - πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Al Ahli

Sundowns now advance to the FIFA Challenger Cup, where they will face either Toluca or the Copa Libertadores champions.

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