South Africa Clinches Third Place in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with Penalty Shootout Victory over DR Congo
South Africa clinched the third spot at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, edging past DR Congo 6-5 on penalties, marking their most successful finish in the tournament since 2000. Bafana Bafana’s captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams emerged as the…
Nigeria Secures AFCON Final Spot in Intense Penalty Shootout against South Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched a thrilling victory over South Africa, securing a coveted spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The high-stakes match unfolded in dramatic fashion, culminating in a tense penalty shootout that left fans…
Alert: Nigeria High Commission Advises Citizens in South Africa Ahead of AFCON 2023 Semifinals
The Nigeria High Commission in South Africa has issued a cautionary advisory to Nigerian residents in the country, urging them to be vigilant ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa’s…
South Africa Stuns Tournament Favorites Morocco as Hakimi Misses Penalty
On January 30, 2024, South Africa pulled off one of the surprises of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating tournament favorites Morocco 2-0 to secure qualification for the quarter-finals. In the 57th minute, Evidence Magkopa’s strike gave Bafana Bafana…
South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza, Seeks Emergency Suspension at ICJ
In a two-day hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and urged the UN’s top court to order an emergency suspension of Israel’s military campaign in the region. The accusation…
Israel Denounces South Africa’s ICJ Genocide Motion as ‘Blood Libel’ Over Gaza War
Israel has strongly criticized South Africa for filing a motion at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of genocide in connection with the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Pretoria seeks an order declaring Israel in breach of the 1948…