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SA withdraws from bidding for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, turns attention to 2031 event
24 November 2023 - South Africa wishes to announce that the country is withdrawing from the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Bid and is considering bidding for the 2031 tournament when FIFA announces the call for countries to bid for the event. The time frame for...
SAFA mourns the passing of English football legend Sir Bobby Charlton
25 October 2023 - The South African Football Association (SAFA) is saddened by the passing of England football legend Sir Bobby Charlton. His family announced that the Manchester United great and England World Cup winner died peacefully in the early hours of Saturday...
Legend Janine van Wyk set for a return to Banyana Banyana
16 October 2023 - Long-serving Banyana Banyana player Janine van Wyk will be named in the team to face DR Congo in two 2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifiers this month. Coach Desiree Ellis' squad for the qualifiers will be named in the coming days and the two matches...
Bafana held to a goalless draw by Eswatini
13 October 2023 - Bafana Bafana were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Eswatini at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday night. The South African senior men's team created very few clear-cut opportunities during a game that had coach Hugo Broos pulling his hair in...
