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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Mbatha, Adam withdraw from Bafana Bafana squad

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Mbatha, Adam withdraw from Bafana Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced the withdrawal of Thalente Mbatha and Jayden Adams for the upcoming Group K 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Republic of Congo, Afrosport reports. Both players were initially named in the 23-man squad that will battle the Red Devils on Friday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Orlando Pirates star Mbatha was replaced by Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder...

AFCON 2023: South Africans didn’t believe in Bafana Bafana – Broos

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Percy Tau missing again as Broos names final South Africa squad

Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa’s national team, has named 23 players to his final squad for this month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville. It is important to note that the Belgian previously announced an initial 32-man preliminary squad in late September. Broos has now trimmed the list down, cutting nine players off the initial squad as they prepare to take...

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Ivory Coast, Egypt, Morocco win as draws dominate Friday action

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Ivory Coast, Egypt, Morocco win as draws dominate Friday action

Reigning African champions Ivory Coast were among few winners in the 2025 Africa Cup of  Nations (AFCON 2025) qualifiers on Friday which was headlined by multiple draws, Afrosport reports. The Elephants defeated 2012 AFCON champions Zambia 2-0 in Group G thanks to a second half brace from Paris FC forward Jean-Philippe Krasso. The continent's most successful country, Egypt, were also big winners on the day after...

Ntando Mahlangu of Team South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump - T63 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

Paris Paralympics: Mahlangu, Tlili, Ugwunma & African stars to watch out for

The summer of sport actions continues with the Paris 2024 Paralympics taking centre stage from August 28 to September 8 in Paris. Thousands of para-athletes will converge in the French capital to compete for top honours, bragging rights and to rewrite history in their respective sports events. Afrosport previews the top African stars to keep tabs on when the Paralympics begins with an opening ceremony on ...

Paris Paralympics: Breakdown of 314 athletes representing 44 African countries

Paris Paralympics: Breakdown of 314 athletes representing 44 African countries

As the world shifts attention to the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Africa will be well represented with 44 countries presenting a total of 314 athletes that will participate in various sports. In comparison to the Paris 2024 Olympics which ended a few weeks ago where nearly 1,000 African athletes participated in various sports, the Paralympics has lesser representation. Despite the hope for success in the French capital,...