Bafana Bafana and Everton FC midfielder Steven Pienaar has been named the 2009 Bafana Bafana Player of the Year.
The announcement was made at a glittering ceremony on Thursday night (19 November 2009) at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Among others in attendance were the Minister of Justice Jeff Radebe as well as the 2002 Brazil World Cup squad winning captain Cafu.

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Goal-shy 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa flopped again on Tuesday when held 0-0 by Jamaica in a lacklustre friendly. Bafana Bafana (The Boys) have not scored for 385 minutes and the first African nation chosen to stage the international football showpiece ended a 17-match schedule this year with just nine . Click to continue reading...

Benni Mc Carthy Takes a Shot Against Jamaica

Maybe the "weakened" Jamaica was a better opponent for South Africa, because Bafana Bafana managed to play forward although they were held to a goalless draw at Vodacom Stadium on Tuesday.

That means the 2010 World Cup hosts have now scored just six goals in their last 12 internationals.

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When I wanted to write a preview of the Bafana Bafana vs Jamaica match in Bloemfontein this evening, I thought I would just go and see what the online experts say.

Kickoff.com Bafana's One problem is Two Shoes

Former Bafana Bafana midfielder John "Shoes" Moshoeu says that while South Africa has not been doing very well in their last few international games, all is not yet lost.

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Jamaica Coach, Tappa Whitmore

Even though the media may be reporting that Jamaica has picked a media strength team for its international friendly against� Bafana Bafana in Bloemfontein on Tuesday,� this� is going to be no walkover for the South African National Team.

According to the Reggaeboyz website, Jamaica coach, Tappa Whitmore said his players had worked hard and well together in training and that this game was an opportunity to show that they can compete with anybody.

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Carlos Alberto Parreira began his second tenure as Bafana Bafana coach with a 0-0 draw against Japan in their international friendly encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Bafana Bafana Didn't Lose

But Bafana Bafana didn't lose!

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Jogaram emPort Elizabeth, no Nelson Mandella Stadium, as seleções da África do Sul (85º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção do Japão (40º do ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
14-09-2000 - África do Sul 1x2 Japão (Jogos Olímpicos)
Árbitro: Romvaldo Baltazar (Angola)
A torcida sul-africana compareceu em bom número ao estádio de Porto Elizabeth, inaugurado recentemente para a Copa do Mundo. Click to continue reading...

Carlos Alberto Parreira, Bafana Bafana Coach

Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Parreira is optimistic about his team's success against Japan. Bafana Bafana take on� Japan in a friendly international match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

And a Port Elizabeth Sangoma, Puseletso "Nkomiyahlaba" Maropane', has predicted that Bafana Bafana will win by 2 –O.

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Well that's the Bafana Bafana's 16th new jersey in 11 years and let's hope it is the lucky strip that will take the team past the opening round of the 2010 World Cup.

New Bafana Bafana Jersey

According to Kickoff, "the New Bafana Bafana kit is not much different from the current one, other than it being a whole lot sleeker and bearing a small South African flag, it was the one chosen from 21 alternatives by the Bafana players and technical team.

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adidas and the South African Football Association have launched the new South African national football team's away jersey that Bafana Bafana players will use as their home kit during FIFA World Cup 2010. The new South Africa adidas home jersey will see action for the first time ever during Bafana Bafana's November 14th friendly with World [. Click to continue reading...

Two players have been dropped from the original Bafana Bafana Squad and replaced.� All but five are still to arrive in cap to prepare fro the friendlies against Japan and Jamaica later this month.

Every young boy kicking a tennis ball around in a dusty township street dreams of wearing the� Bafana Bafana Jersey.

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) is gearing for another round of recognising and acknowledging talent. The second Annual SAFA Awards Ceremony will be staged on the 19th of November 2009 at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Vote For Your Favourite Players and Coaches

This year's SAFA Awards 2009 event will include four categories; winners of each will be determined by football supporters via sms through the SABC television and radio stations.

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Carlos Alberto Parreira

The recent re-appointment of Carlos Alberto Parreira as coach of South Africa, replacing fellow Brazilian Joel Santana who had been hired on Parreira's recommendation, ignited that perennial question: is a national team, particularly one on the periphery of world football, better served by a local or an outsider?

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Get your vuvuzelas out and get ready for one of the best soccer matches you will see this season – Saturday it is time for a Soweto Derby and Kaizer Chiefs say they are ready to take on out of form Orlando Pirates.

Injured Bucs Captain Benson Mhlongo

Benson Mhlongo Injury Setback for the Buccaneers

Orlando Pirates boss Ruud Krol has admitted that the loss of Buccaneers captain, Benson Mhlongo will come as a big blow to his side's Soweto Derby aspirations.

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Move aside Bafana Bafana. The world has a new favourite South African team, and their name is Vakhegula Vakhegula, which means "Grannies" in the local Xitsonga dialect. Why? Because they're a team of grandmothers of course, ranging in age from 40somethinng to 80something and competing in an eight team local league in around the Nkowankowa township, 600 kilometers north of Johannesburg.

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Carlos Alberto Parreira is the new coach for the South African National Soccer Team. After two weeks of rumours and denials, the South African Football Association (SAFA) made the announcement just after 7pm at OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg.

During this Bafana coach fiasco, it seemed all that the loyal and passionate supporters were agreed upon, is that they were happy that Joel Santana was out of the picture.

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It had to happen sooner than later. Joel Santana stepped down as SA coach. After the invigorating display by the Bafana Bafana at the Confederations Cup this summer amidst the vuvuzelas, the team went into a tailspin.

Santana's ultra cautious approach and reliance on two defensive midfielders stifled the team's attacking instincts leading to eight losses in nine friendlies, the latest one coming against Iceland five days ago.

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Opinion piece

Saw a cool headline today "Keep the Coach, Fire the Spineless SAFA Board" – well that is perhaps a bit over the top, but didn't the new President Kirsten Nematendani come flying out of the starting blocks, promising to take this soccer crisis in hand?

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"Bafana threw everything forward near the end but the defence of Iceland, a country that would fit into Soweto and with just 350 000 people, held firm."

Bafana Bafana Team Showed Some Improvement

On Tuesday night the 2010 World Cup hosts suffered a 1-0 defeat to Iceland at Laugardalsvollur.

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It is with a heavy heart that I am attempting to write this South Africa vs Iceland Preview. Bafana Bafana has lost seven times in a row, and without sounding negative (ok, I am sounding negative), I do not have much hope for today's match, even though Iceland is ranked 96.

Not Only Joel Santana

It is not just the much-vilified coach Joel Santana; it is the Bafana Bafana team as well.

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After South Africa's 1-0 defeat to Norway yesterday it looks even more certain that Brazilian coach Joel Santana will soon be packing his bags and leaving for Rio. But I ask the question; surely the fault doesn't only lie with the coach? These are highly skilled professional players who are letting their country down.

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There has been some confusion as to the exact role of the Watchdog Trio and their responsibilities to SAFA. Three PSL heavyweights Gavin Hunt, Jomo Sono and Clive Barker have been asked to assess Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana's progress with the team.

Confusing Reports on Santana's Reaction to Watchdogs

Reports are also confusing – some of the media reports say that beleaguered Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana only found out about his watchdog trio through the media and has barred them from training, teamtalks and even speaking to the team – other reports like the one on football 355, says that Santana� has welcomed the appointment of the three technical assessors who will run the rule over Bafana's friendly matches against Norway on Saturday and against Iceland next Tuesday.

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South Africa vs Norway. Can South Africa beat Norway on Saturday? I think Bafana Bafana fans, who are a pretty optimistic bunch, already have this sick feeling in their stomach because they know what another loss will mean to the morale of their team.

2010 FIFA World Cup Norway Didn't Qualify

Now, Norway hasn't qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and South Africa, who is losing all its matches has qualified automatically as the host of the World Cup there is a bit of pride at stake in this South Africa vs Norway friendly

According to 365.

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Steven Pienaar

Ajax Cape Town's Franklin Cale, who has been shining in the PSL, will join the Bafana Bafana squad in place of the injured Steven Pienaar for their two friendlies against Iceland and Norway.

The Ajax Cape Town winger was unable to honour his debut call-up for the national team against Madagascar last month due to a foot injury.

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OK, now it's time to get behind the boys once again with feeling. Coach� Joel Santana has announced the Bafana Bafana team (squad) for the two friendlies in the cold against Norway and Iceland.

Bafana Bafana will take on Norway on Saturday (10 October) in Oslo and then face Iceland three days later on Tuesday (13 October) in Reykjavik.

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UPDATE: According to Sky Sports News, Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi stated that he has completed a move to Fulham. He told Football365.co.za,

"Yes it is completed now. I return next week to Fulham ..

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UPDATE: According to Kickoff.com, Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi is close to signing for Fulham. He said,

"I started a medical test today and will complete it tomorrow. Everything has gone well and depending on the medical test I will sign soon.

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According to ESPN Soccernet, Bafana Bafana midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi is set to train with Fulham during pre-season.

His agent Mike Makaab also denied earlier that he was set to go on trial for Portsmouth. He said,

"I've not heard anything from Portsmouth.

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It ultimately ended in heart-break for South Africa in the Confederations Cup semi-final against Brazil, but Bafana Bafana will be back.
The competition is seen as a trial run ahead of next year's World Cup and the first real test of South Africa's ability to host such a large sporting contest. Click to continue reading...

The exciting 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup is unfortunately over as the final matchday witnessed 2 dramatic matches with identical scorelines that justify football's place as "The Beautiful Game." The 3rd place game was a Thriller.

La Furia Roja and Bafana Bafana played an extra time affair whose drama started in the 2nd half with some fire from a couple of subs.

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The exciting 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup is unfortunately over as the final matchday witnessed 2 dramatic matches with identical scorelines that justify football's place as "The Beautiful Game." The 3rd place game was a Thriller.
La Furia Roja and Bafana Bafana played an extra time affair whose drama started in the 2nd half with some fire from a couple of subs. Click to continue reading...

Ladies and gentlemen, the final for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup trophy is set. One of the teams was expected, the other team supposedly didn't have a chance. It will be Brazil vs. United States. The Brazilians made the final after defeating South Africa 1-0 in Johannesburg.
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South Africa came oh-so-close to advancing to the Confederations Cup final against the United States this Sunday. For now, they'll have to settle for a third-place match against Spain.
Still, the host nation's performance against Brazil in a 1-0 loss in the semi final has made believers of Bafana Bafana's supporters. Click to continue reading...

It ultimately ended in heart-break for South Africa in the Confederations Cup semi-final against Brazil, but Bafana Bafana will be back.
The competition is seen as a trial run ahead of next year's World Cup and the first real test of South Africa's ability to host such a large sporting contest. Click to continue reading...

Brazil are into the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup after a late victory over a resilient South Africa. Substitute Daniel Alves scored the game winner for the� Selecção 6 minutes after coming on as a substitute. At Ellis Park, Johannesburg: Scorer: Daniel Alves 88 South Africa: 16-Itumeleng Khune; 2-Siboniso Gaxa, 3-Tsepo Masilela, 4-Aaron Mokoena, 14-Matthew Booth; 5-Benson [. Click to continue reading...