RC 260917SAfmMichael Abrahamson
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Bafana’s new AFCON-qualifying squad, Miane Smith’s breakthrough century and a wide-ranging debate on South African sporting depth led Thursday’s Top Sport.
- 19:18
Pitso Mosimane’s first Bafana Bafana squad of his second spell includes Luther Singh, Chandre Campbell, Cassius Mailula and Tashreeq Matthews, but omits Lyle Foster.
- 19:12
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 80 runs in Bulawayo, with Miane Smith scoring a maiden international century from 59 balls, including 15 fours and a six.
- 19:22
Bafana must start strongly against Guinea at home before travelling to Eritrea; the squad will use rotating leadership, with Ronwen Williams, Sipo Chaine and Temba Zwane among the captains.
- 19:14
Rulani Mokwena was named Egyptian Premier League Coach of the Month after Pyramids won all four matches, scoring seven goals without conceding.
- 19:57
The show’s quiz answer was “vote”: removing the Y from former Bafana captain Neil Tovey and rearranging the remaining letters produced the word.