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Nigeria, South Africa show ambition in WC qualifier draw
For the second time in less than four months, Nigeria and South Africa played out a 1-1 draw, although this time the result was not about getting to a final.
Ivory Coast, Morocco score World Cup qualifying wins
African champions Ivory Coast and World Cup semifinalists Morocco both won important points in World Cup qualification on Friday but Nigeria were held at home by South Africa and are still to win a match in the 2026 preliminaries.
Six arrested in connection with 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.
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.
South Africa GK again the shootout hero to claim 3rd place
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 players must leave PSL to reach potential - Broos
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.
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.
Nigeria survive VAR drama, penalties to reach AFCON final
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.
Bafana coach Broos draws inspiration from prior AFCON success
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.
For Nigeria and South Africa to be AFCON 'rivals', Bafana would actually need to 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.
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
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| 1 | Congo | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | Uganda | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
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Top Assists
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