Thulani Serero

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Thulani Serero Fit To Go For Bafana

September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Bafana Bafana, Thulani Serero

Bafana Bafana midfielder Thulani Serero has been declared fit to train and travel with the team.  South Africa faces Mauritania Read more

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Not Over Yet For Toothless Bafana

June 17, 2015June 18, 2015 Benjamin Leshoro AFCON, Bafana Bafana, Cameroon, Confederation Cup, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Indomitable Lions, Itumeleng Khune, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mauritania, May Mahlangu, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Oupa Manyisa, Pirates, Pitso Mosimane, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Soes Moshoeu, South Africa, Sudan, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Xavi

Shakes Mashaba has been under siege since that failed AFCON campaign in Equatorial Guinea in January.  Before that, the coach Read more

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Bafana Change Four For Angola

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Angola, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Bongani zungu, Bonginkosi Ntuli, Brilliant Khuzwayo, Cape Town Stadium, CAR, Central African Republic, CHAN, Clayton Daniels, Gift Motupa, Itumeleng Khune, Jabulani Shongwe, Jackson Mabokgwane, Mandla Masango, Marc Van Heerden, Mauritius, May Mahlangu, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Siyabonga Nhlapho, South Africa, Sphelele Ntshangase, Thabo Matlaba, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Thuso Phala, Tshepo Gumede, Vuyisile Wana

Bafana Bafana head coach Shakes Mashaba has made four changes to the squad that will face Angola.  The international friendly Read more

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The Goals Will Come

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Cape Town Stadium, CHAN, Dobsonville Stadium, Gabon, Gambia, Johannesburg, May Mahlangu, Orange, Oupa Manyisa, Rivaldo Coetzee, South Africa, Thulani Serero

Bafana Bafana have completed their preparations for the international friendly clash against Angola which is scheduled for the Cape Town Read more

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May Mahlangu Has Put The Past Behind Him

June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Addis Ababa, Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, CAF, Champions League, Durban, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Europa League, Gabon, Gambia, Helsingborg, Konyaspor, May Mahlangu, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Netherlands, Orange, safa, South Africa, Sweden, Thulani Serero, Turkey, Uefa, World Cup

It is almost two years since May Mahlangu last donned the Bafana Bafana jersey – he last represented his country Read more

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Sphelele Ntshangase’s Dream Come True

June 10, 2015June 10, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana, Baroka FC, Black Leopards, CAF, Durban, Gabon, Gambia, Gift Motupa, KZN, Lehlohonolo Majoro, May Mahlangu, Mbabane, Moses Mabhida Stadium, National First Division, Nigeria, Orange, Sphelele Ntshangase, Swaziland, Thulani Serero

Bafana Bafana’s Sphelele Ntshangase is delighted at the call up to the Senior Men’s National Team to face Gambia on Read more

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Good Start Key, Says Shakes

June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana, Bidvest Wits, Black Leopards, CAF, Clayton Daniels, Dean Furman, Durban, Gabon, Gambia, Jabulani Shongwe, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mzikayise Mashaba, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Orange, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, People's Park, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, South Africa, Sphelele Ntshangase, Tefu Mashamaite, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Tshepo Gumede

Bafana Bafana held their first training session on Monday (8 June) at People’s Park, next to the Moses Mabhida Stadium Read more

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Several Changes To Bafana Bafana Squad

June 7, 2015June 7, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Angola, AS Kaloum, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Bidvest Wits, Black Leopards, CAF Confederation Cup, Cape Town Stadium, Dean Furman, Durban, Gambia, Jabulani Shongwe, May Mahlangu, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mzikayise Mashaba, Netherlands, Ntskielelo Nyauza, Orlando Pirates, Oupa Manyisa, Patrick Phungwayo, People's Park, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siphelele Ntshangase, Tefu Mashamaite, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Tshepo Gumede, Turkey

Bafana Bafana have safely arrived in Durban for their upcoming 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia.  The squad Read more

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Cry, The Beloved Country

April 21, 2015April 22, 2015 Benjamin Leshoro Anele Ngcongca, Atlanta Chiefs, Ayanda Patosi, Benjamin Mwaruwari, Benni McCarthy, Bongani Khumalo, Champions League, Chisa Mpama, Christopher Katongo, Collins Mbesuma, Dennis Lota, Elias Pelembe, England, Esrom Nyandoro, Europe, Frank Mhango, Gavin Hunt, Ghana, Issa Sarr, Kaizer Chiefs, Kaizer Motaung, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Kazier Chiefs, KG Dikgacoi, Kgosi Ntlhe, Khama Billiat, Lebogang Phiri, Lucas Radebe, Mamelodi Sundowns, Manchester United, May Mhlangu, Mohammed Ouseb, Nelson Mandela, Orlando Pirates, Quinton Fortune, Raphael Chukwu, Robert Nauseb, Robert Ng'ambi, Roger Feutmba, Shaun Batlett, South Africa, Steve Mokone, Steven PIenaar, Thulani Serero, Tinashe Nengomasha, Tokelo Rantie, Uefa, Willard Katsande, William Okpara Francis Chansa

Imagine if Lucas Radebe, Quinton Fortune, Benni McCarthy, Shaun Batlett, and Steven Pienaar were never allowed to play in England Read more

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Bafana Bafana Snatch Nigeria Draw

March 29, 2015March 29, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Ahmed Musa, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, Bongani zungu, Itumeleng Khune, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Oupa Manyisa, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Suepr Eagles, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie

Bongani Zungu capped a wonderful day in a Bafana Bafana shirt when he rammed home a rebound deep inside the referee’s Read more

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Shakes Makes Seven Changes For Nigeria

March 28, 2015March 29, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Andile Jali, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Bongani zungu, Brilliant Khuzwayo (GK), Cole Alexander, Daniel Cardoso, Erick Mathoho, Itumeleng Khune, Jabulani Shongwe, Jackson Mabokgwane, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Lebogang Phiri, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Mbombela Stadium, Nigeria, Oupa Manyisa, Rivaldo Coetzee, Sbusiso Khumalo, Sbusiso Vilakazi, Shakes Mashaba, Siphelele Ntshangase, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Somhlolo Stadium, Swaziland, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Thuso Phala, Tokelo Rantie, Uyo

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has made seven changes to the starting line-up that will face Nigeria in an international Read more

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Hard Work Pays Off For Daniel Cardoso

March 27, 2015March 27, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Andile Jali, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Bethlehem, Bongani zungu, Bradley Carnell, Daniel Cardoso, Europe, Free State Stars, Itumeleng Khune, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Lebogang Phiri, Mandla Masango, Mbombela, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Oupa Manyisa, Portugal, safa, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Somhlolo Stadium, South Africa, Super Eagles, Swaziland, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie

When Bafana Bafana head coach Shakes Mashaba announced his 30-man squad for the two international friendly matches against Swaziland and Read more

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Bafana Bafana Overcome Swaziland

March 25, 2015March 26, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Bafana Bafana, Bafana Bafnaa, Cosafa, Felix Badenhorst, Itumeleng Khune, Jackson Mabokgwane, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Mbombela Stadium, Nigeria, Shakes Mashaba, Sihlangu Semnikati, Siphelele Ntshangase, Somhlolo Stadium, South Africa, thabo Mnyamane, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Tony Tsabedze

Bafana Bafana continued their dominance over Swaziland with a hard-fought 3-1 victory in an international friendly match played at Somhlolo Read more

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Thulani Hlatshwayo To Skipper Bafana Bafana

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Andile Jali, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Black Leopards, Bloemfontein Celtic, Bongani zungu, Brondby, CHAN, Cole Alexander, Daniel Cardoso, Denmark, Free State Stars, Itumeleng Khune, Jabulani Shongwe, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Lebogang Phiri, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Mbomela Stadium, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Polokwane City, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Khumalo, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siphelele Ntshangase, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Somhlolo Stadium, Swaziland, Thabo Matlaba, thabo Mnyamane, Thapelo Morena, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Tuks

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has announced the starting eleven for the international friendly match against Swaziland scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, Read more

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Erick Mathoho Withdrawn From Bafana Squad

March 24, 2015March 24, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Dean Furman, Denmark, Erick Mathoho, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Lebogang Phiri, May Mahlangu, Mbombela Stadium, Netherlands, Nigeria, Sihlangu se Mnikati, Somhlolo Stadium, Swaziland, Thulani Serero

Bafana Bafana are on their way to Swaziland for an international friendly match against the host nation which will take place Read more

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Bafana Bafana To Make Due

March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Dean Furman, Denmark, Doncaster Rovers, England, Fifa, Johannesburg, Kamohelo Mokotjo, League One, Lebogang Phiri, May Mahlangu, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, Netherlands, Nigeria, Shakes Mashaba, Somhlolo Stadium, South Africa, Thulani Ngwenya, Thulani Serero

Twenty-four Bafana Bafana players have reported for national team duty ahead of the two friendly international matches against Swaziland and Nigeria. Read more

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We Are On Track With Our Mission, Says Shakes Mashaba

January 30, 2015January 30, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Dumisani Msibi, Equatorial Guinea, Eric Mathoho, Fagrie Lakay, Ghana, Itumeleng Khune, Mongomo, Nigeria, Orange, PSL, Russia, safa, Senegal, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Tefu Mashamaite, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thulani Serero

As Bafana Bafana prepares to head home after exiting the CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea 2015 tournament, head Read more

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South Africa’s Bafana Bafana

January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 Lucky Biyela AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Ajax Amsterdam, Algeria, Bafana Bafana, Cameroon, Clive Barker, Doctor Khumalo, Durban, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, FNB Stadium, Ghana, Mark Williams, Neil Tovey, Netherlands, Nigeria, Senegal, Senzo Meyiwa, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Thulani Serero, Tunisia, Zambia

South Africa’s national football team, known as Bafana Bafana, has a relatively short international history.  That is because the first Read more

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Mixed Feelings On Bafana Bafana

January 6, 2015January 6, 2015 Benjamin Leshoro AFCON, Ajax Amsterdam, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Baubacar Barry, Belgium, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Itumeleng Khune, Ivory Coast, Kaizer Chiefs, May Mahlangu, Nigeria, Orlando Pirates, Patrick Phungwayo, safa, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Sudan, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Serero, Vincent Enyeama, Zambia

First of all, compliments of the new year to everyone.  Hope you had a wonderful festive season and crossed over Read more

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Shakes Mashaba Names Final 23-Man Bafana Bafana Squad

December 30, 2014January 2, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Cameroon, Dean Furman, England, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Johannesburg, Libreville, Mongomo, Netherlands, Orange, Orlando Stadium, Senegal, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Thulani Serero, Zambia

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has named the 23-man squad that will represent South Africa at the CAF Orange Africa Read more

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Five More Players Arrive For Bafana Bafana Camp

December 29, 2014January 2, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, CAF, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, England, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Netherlands, Orange, Senegal, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie

Bafana Bafana were been boosted by the arrival in camp of five overseas-based players.  Belgium-based Anele Ngcongca, Andile Jali, Ayanda Read more

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Bafana Bafana Assemble For Mini Training Camp

December 28, 2014January 2, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Ayanda Patosi, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Brixton, CAF, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, England, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Johannesburg, Netherlands, Orange, Pretoria, Senegal, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, UJ, University of Johannesburg, Zambia

Bafana Bafana have assembled for the mini training camp ahead of the CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea Read more

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Shakes Mashaba Retains Dean Furman As Captain

November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Ajax Amsterdam, Akwa Ibom Stadium, Andile Jali, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Bongani Ndulula, Brilliant Khuzwayo, CAF, Cape Town, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Durban, Equatorial Guinea, Erick Mathoho, Johannesburg, Kermit Erasmus, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Mandla Masango, Moeketsi, Nigeria, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Oupa Manyisa, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Rivaldo Coetzee, Sekola, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Khumalo, South Africa, Sudan, Super Eagles, Tefu Mashamaite, Themba Zwane, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Uyo

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba made three changes to the starting XI that defeated Sudan 2-1 at the weekend in Durban Read more

Blogs Featured Football Just A Thought News South Africa 

Cheap Coach? What Cheap Coach?

November 18, 2014November 18, 2014 Benjamin Leshoro AFCON, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, Barcelona, Darren Keet, Dean Furman, Doctor Khumalo, Equatorial Guinea, Fagrie Lakay, Frank De Boer, Mandla Masango, Nigeria, Oupa Manyisa, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Rivaldo Coetzee, Senzo Meyiwa, Shakes Mashaba, Sibusiso Khumalo, South Africa, Sudan, Super Eagles, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Yeye

Let me start by saying ‘Shaaaaaakes’!  If you did not know how to celebrate on Saturday after Bafana Bafana secured Read more

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We Want To Maintain Our Unbeaten Record, Says Shakes Mashaba

November 17, 2014November 17, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Akwa Ibom State, Bafana Bafana, CAF, Congo, Durban, Equatorial Guinea, Ibom International Stadium, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Nigeria, Nike Football Training Centre, Pimville, South Africa, Soweto, Sudan, Super Eagles, Thulani Serero, Uyo

Bafana Bafana have complete their home preparations for the final CAF Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea 2015 qualifier against Read more

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Shakes Mashaba Ecstatic Over AFCON Qualification

November 16, 2014November 16, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, CAF, Congo, Dean Furman, Equatorial Guinea, Mbombela Stadium, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Nelspruit, Nigeria, Orlando Pirates, Pointe Noire, Red Devils, Senzo Meyiwa, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Sudan, Super Eagles, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie

Two goals either side of half time were enough to ensure that South Africa does not only qualify for the Read more

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Bafana Bafana Seal AFCON 2015 Qualification

November 15, 2014November 15, 2014 Preola Lutchman Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana, Bongani Ndulula, Darren Keet, Durban, Ghana, Moez Maghoub, Salah Ibrahim, Senzo Meyiwa, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Sudan, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie

One goal each from Thulani Serero and Tokelo Rantie saw Bafana Bafana seal qualification for the 2015 Africa Cup of Read more

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May Mahlangu’s Bafana Bafana Withdrawal Angers Shakes Mashaba

November 11, 2014November 12, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Akwa Ibom State, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Holland, Ibo International Stadium, May Mahlangu, Morocco, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Nigeria, People's Park, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Sudan, Thulani Serero, Uyo

Sibusiso Vilakazi and May Mahlangu are out of the Bafana Bafana squad for various reasons.  Vilakazi, who has a toe Read more

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Bafana Bafana Held To Congo Draw

October 15, 2014October 16, 2014 Sihle Ndebele Africa Cup of Nations, Andile Jali, Bafana Bafana, Congo, Dean Furman, Kermit Erasmus, Mandla Masango, Morocco, Peter Mokaba Stadium, Red Devils, Senzo Meyiwa, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Sudan, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie

Bafana Bafana played a goalless draw against Congo in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match on Wednesday evening Read more

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Reneilwe Letsholonyane Closing In On 50 Bafana Bafana Caps

October 14, 2014October 14, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Aaron Mokoena, Andile Jali, Andre Arendse, Bafana Bafana, Benni McCarthy, Bernard Parker, Congo, Dean Furman, Delron Buckley, Doctor Khumalo, Guatemala, Helman Mkhalele, Itumeleng Khune, John Moshoeu, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Katlego Mphela, Lucas Radebe, Macbeth Sibaya, Malawi, Mark Fish, Matlhomola Morake, Neil Tovey, Peter Mokaba Stadium, Phil Masinga, Pointe Noire, Polokwane, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Siboniso Gaxa, Sibusiso Zuma, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Siyabonga Nomvete, South Africa, Steven PIenaar, Swaziland, Teko Modise, Thulani Serero, Tokelo Rantie, Yeye

Bafana Bafana midfielder Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane is on the brink of joining an illustrious group of footballers who have reached Read more