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NATIONAL TEAM - SOUTH AFRICA - COACH - Gordon Igesund cleared of wrongdoing after FA inquiry

The 57-year-old, who has been in charge of South Africa since 2012, had always strongly denied the claims. He is now free to see out his contract, which is due to end in June

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17 Apr 2014
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SAFA President predicts change to governance of African football

The governance of African football is set to undergo significant change, says the man who organised the 2010 World Cup.

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6 Apr 2014
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Nelson Mandela - Sport pays tribute to former South Africa president

Mandela has been described as the architect of the 2010 World Cup by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and the head of the football world governing body was correct. 

"You are the true architect of this FIFA World Cup; your presence and commitment made it happen. Now the first African FIFA World Cup is reality," explained Blatter while handing over the trophy to Mandela at a press conference in 2010.

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7 Dec 2013
South Africa

South Africa
AFRICA CUP 2015 


GROUP C

 

Nations Cup appearances: 8 
Best result: Winners (1996) 
Coach: Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba (South Africa) 
Key players: Dean Furman/Tokelo Rantie 
Fifa ranking: 52


Won the Nations Cup on their debut appearance in 1996. 

Current team is hoping to win the title to honour late captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, who was shot dead in November. 

Bafana Bafana have won just one of their last 12 matches at the Nations Cup.