Orlando Pirates

Hugo Broos has yet to hand Relebohile Mofokeng his first start of AFCON, but in Bafana Bafana's final group stage fixture against Zimbabwe on Monday, the Orlando Pirates star should be the first name on his team sheet.

The road back to the top of Africa arguably began years before current coach Hugo Broos took the Bafana Bafana job in May 2021 - as one of his predecessors began transforming South Africa's football.

South Africa secured a scrappy but vital 2-1 win over Angola in Marrakesh on Monday courtesy of Burnley striker Lyle Foster's winner to take the early lead in Group B.

South African Football Association (SAFA) chief medical officer Thulani Ngwenya confirmed winger Oswin Appollis' availability for their AFCON opener.

A minority party within South Africa's ruling coalition government have reported Hugo Broos to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over comments regarding Mbekezeli Mbokazi and his agent, Basia Michaels.

South Africa men's national team head coach Hugo Broos is not a fan of Mbekezeli Mbokazi's move to Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire FC, saying the Bafana Bafana youngster should have chosen a better team.

Orlando Pirates' preparation for the Carling Knockout final against Marumo Gallants at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane has been overshadowed by Mbekezeli Mbokazi's imminent move to Chicago Fire.

MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates will seek to cement their status as cup kings by booking their spot in another final -- the Carling Knockout Cup -- this Saturday in Durban against Richards Bay.

Loftus Versfeld will play host to a clash that is likely to have major ramifications in the Betway Premiership title race as Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

South Africa's Premier Soccer League giants Orlando Pirates released their new third kit, by Adidas, on Tuesday, and fans of the Buccaneers were full of praise for the light blue and pink strip.