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FIFA World Cup

Bafana Bafana in limbo after administrative bungle despite outstanding results in World Cup qualifiers

South Africa

Bafana Bafana in limbo after administrative bungle despite outstanding results in World Cup qualifiers

By Yanga Sibembe

Hugo Broos’s Bafana Bafana out to make major strides in World Cup qualification quest

Sport

Hugo Broos’s Bafana Bafana out to make major strides in World Cup qualification quest

By Yanga Sibembe

New era for England as Tuchel’s ambitious quest for major silverware begins

South Africa

New era for England as Tuchel’s ambitious quest for major silverware begins

By Yanga Sibembe

Two major goals in the wings after a resurgent Bafana Bafana end a good year

Africa

Two major goals in the wings after a resurgent Bafana Bafana end a good year

By Yanga Sibembe

Fifa World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia raises questions about human rights and ethics

Sport

Fifa World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia raises questions about human rights and ethics

By Yanga Sibembe

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Fifa World Cup, despite human rights concerns

Sport

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Fifa World Cup, despite human rights concerns

By Yanga Sibembe

Bafana’s draw against Nigeria was a good springboard for Zimbabwe WC qualification tussle

South Africa

Bafana’s draw against Nigeria was a good springboard for Zimbabwe WC qualification tussle

By Yanga Sibembe

Sports Team of the Year runners-up: Banyana Banyana and Proteas Women

Africa

Sports Team of the Year runners-up: Banyana Banyana and Proteas Women

By Yanga Sibembe

Bafana coach Hugo Broos laments Rwandan pitch but accepts defeat in World Cup qualifier

South Africa

Bafana coach Hugo Broos laments Rwandan pitch but accepts defeat in World Cup qualifier

By Yanga Sibembe

Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 World Cup — three games in South America

Sport

Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 World Cup — three games in South America

By Rohith Nair and Daniela Desantis

WHO ‘action guide’ aims for healthier snack at sports events

World

WHO ‘action guide’ aims for healthier snack at sports events

By Adèle Sulcas

Spain’s women soccer players end boycott after federation commits to ‘profound’ structural changes

Sport

Spain’s women soccer players end boycott after federation commits to ‘profound’ structural changes

By Fernando Kallas