South Africa News
Mosimane picks five new faces for South Africa
August, 5 2010South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane has named five new names in his first squad since taking charge of the team three weeks ago.
Article | ConversationEssien, Appiah and Muntari out of Ghana squad
August, 4 2010Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari and Stephen Appiah are just some of the high-profile players missing from the Ghana squad to face South Africa in an international friendly next week.
Article | ConversationMosimane confirmed as new Bafana Bafana boss
July, 15 2010Pitso Mosimane has officially been unveiled as South Africa's new coach, taking over from Carlos Alberto Parreira.
Article | ConversationBafana Bafana to confirm Mosimane appointment
July, 14 2010South Africa assistant coach Pitso Mosimane is set to be appointed Carlos Alberto Parreira's successor in the top job.
Article | ConversationRoger Milla unimpressed by African nations
Soccernet staff | July, 9 2010Roger Milla believes the display by the African nations at the World Cup has been disappointing and backed his pre-tournament criticism of Samuel Eto'o.
Article | ConversationMokoena backs coach Mosimane
Soccernet staff | July, 3 2010Aaron Mokoena has backed South Africa assistant coach Pitso Mosimane to replace Carlos Alberto Parreira as Bafana Bafana boss.
Article | ConversationValcke: No reduction in African qualifiers
June, 26 2010FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke insists there are no plans to reduce Africa's allocation of places at future World Cup finals despite a poor showing from the continent's teams in South Africa.
Article | ConversationVieira: Too much pressure on African stars
June, 26 2010France midfielder Patrick Vieira believes African stars such as Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o were under too much pressure and lacked the support they needed to help their sides reach the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Article | ConversationSouth African president praises team
June, 23 2010The president of South Africa Jacob Zuma has lauded the World Cup team even though the host nation is out the tournament.
Article | ConversationBafana striker Mphela wants Birmingham move
Soccernet staff | June, 23 2010South Africa striker Katlego Mphela has said he wants to leave Mamelodi Sundowns this summer amid interest from Birmingham.
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