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Six arrested for killing of SA footballer Luke Fleurs
Six suspects were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the killing of South African footballer Luke Fleurs, who was shot when his car was hijacked in Johannesburg last week, police have confirmed.
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South Africa
Soccer
South African soccer player killed in carjacking
Former South Africa junior international Luke Fleurs, who played for the country's most popular club, Kaizer Chiefs, was killed in a carjacking in Johannesburg, police officials confirmed Thursday.
Ronwen Williams
Soccer
S. Africa keeper shootout hero again to finish 3rd
South Africa took third place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast when they edged the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on Saturday.
South Africa
Soccer
Broos: Players must go overseas for SA to grow
South Africa's run to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals may have been inspired by the team's majority home-based contingent, but head coach Hugo Broos still believes that players need to play overseas if Bafana Bafana are to realise their potential.
Soccer
How Nigeria edged past South Africa to reach the AFCON final
Colin Udoh reacts to Nigeria's AFCON semifinal win over South Africa on penalties.
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Soccer
Nigeria survive VAR drama to make final on pens
Three-time winners Nigeria were given a scare but reached the Africa Cup of Nations final after goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties in the shootout to guide his side to a 4-2 victory over South Africa following a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.
Africa Cup of Nations
SA coach Broos inspired by previous AFCON win
Hugo Broos and South Africa haven't always appeared to be the most compatible of bedfellows, but ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash against Nigeria, they find themselves united in a mutual quest.
Soccer
Are Nigeria and South Africa really 'rivals' if Bafana rarely win?
Nigeria and South Africa will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals for only the second time in history, and Bafana Bafana's objective of stemming the Super Eagles' dominance against them will be their primary objective.
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AFCON: Nigerians in SA given safety warning
Nigeria's authorities called for caution over what they described as "veiled threats" against their citizens living in South Africa before both countries meet in an Africa Cup of Nations semifinal -- a football match that is renewing frictions.
Africa Cup of Nations
Nwabali, Williams, and the battle of the SA Premiership goalkeepers
South Africa's Premiership has produced two of the best goalkeepers at AFCON this year, and Mamelodi Sundowns' Ronwen Williams will go up against Chippa United's Stanley Nwabali when Bafana take on Nigeria on Wednesday.
Soccer
Can South Africa stun Nigeria in the AFCON semifinals?
Leonard Solms debates whether South Africa can surprise Nigeria to reach the AFCON final.
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South Africa
Soccer
Bafana confident they have answers to Super Eagles' strikers
South Africa are confident they have Nigeria's forwards well scouted ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on Wednesday, with video analyst Sinesipho Mali hailed as the team's "secret weapon".
South Africa
Soccer
South Africa embracing underdog tag ahead of SF
Veteran coach Hugo Broos might not have had a convincing run in charge of South Africa before the Africa Cup of Nations finals but when it comes to the tournament he is proving to have the Midas touch.
Soccer
South Africa hero Williams reacts to AFCON quarterfinal win
Ronwen Williams and Hugo Broos speak after the South Africa goalkeeper saved four penalties in the shootout vs. Cape Verde.
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Soccer
South Africa keeper saves 4 pens in shootout win
South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four penalties in the post-match shootout against the Cape Verde Islands to carry his country into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw in their quarter-final on Saturday.
South Africa
Soccer
Bafana Bafana out to show they have truly turned new leaf in AFCON quarters
South Africa face Cape Verde in the AFCON quarterfinals, with an opportunity to advance to their first semifinals since 2000. The victors will face Nigeria for a place in the final.
Soccer
Morocco coach Regragui takes blame for AFCON exit
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he took full responsibility for the team's surprise Africa Cup of Nations exit after a last-16 loss to South Africa, lamenting their lack of cutting edge.
Soccer
What to make of South Africa's stunning upset of Morocco
Colin Udoh breaks down the ramifications of South Africa's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Soccer
South Africa stun WC darlings Morocco at AFCON
Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena scored second-half goals as South Africa shocked Morocco with a 2-0 victory to dump the World Cup semifinalists out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the last-16 stage in San Pedro on Tuesday.
Soccer
WTH is a Bafana?! - The wonderful world of African football nicknames
Hands up if you know what a Chipolopolo is... Or a Bafana? It's ok, we got you.
Soccer
Tunisia out of AFCON after South Africa draw
Tunisia limped out of the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a whimper after they were held to a 0-0 draw by South Africa in the sweltering heat of Korhogo on Wednesday, a result that sends their opponents into the last-16.
Soccer
Which team needs to do what to reach the AFCON knockout rounds?
ESPN have done a deep dive into the AFCON last-round permutations, outlining what every team needs to avoid elimination...and to progress to the knockouts.
Soccer
South Africa score big win over neighbors Namibia
South Africa veteran Themba Zwane scored twice as they comfortably overcame neighbours Namibia 4-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group E clash on Sunday to boost their chances of progressing to the last-16.
Soccer
Mali use quickfire goals to beat South Africa
Mali took advantage of an early let-off to beat South Africa 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and take the lead in Group E.
South Africa
Soccer
Would today's Bafana make the 1996 team? Booth says yes, Fish says no
ESPN spoke to former South Africa stars Mark Fish, Roger de Sa, and Matthew Booth about the current Bafana Bafana side, and whether any of today's players would have made the 1996 side that won the Africa Cup of Nations.
2025 WCQ - CAF Standings
2025 Team Leaders
- Goals
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Rankings
Goal Difference-1
Goals Scored2
Assists1
Goals Conceded3