
Bafana Bafana returned to training after their 2-0 loss to Mexico, with coach Hugo Broos animated as they turned their attention to the second match of the Fifa World Cup 2026 against Czechia in Atlanta, US, on Thursday.
Broos is usually reserved during training sessions, with the fitness trainer and assistant coach Helman Mkhalele doing some of the work, but on Friday he was more involved in the drills where he was shouting instructions.
This is because he wants to get into the minds of the players as they are preparing for a crucial Group A clash where defeat will leave their hopes of qualifying for the last 32 in tatters.
South Africa were humbled by co-hosts Mexico at the bouncing…
Addo Elephant National Park: Established in 1931, it is the third-largest national
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Fun South African Fact: South Africa is known as the “Rainbow Nation” thanks to its mix of cultures across the country. The status of being a cultural “melting pot” is evident in the fact that South Africa has a whopping 11 official languages: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, IsiNdebele, Sesotho, Northern Sotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga. Most South Africans speak more than one national language. IsiZulu is the most common first language and isiXhosa is second. Fun fact – did you know the people of Wakanda speak isiXhosa in Marvel’s Black Panther movie?