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South Africa getting that 'feel good' factor back as they plot win over South Korea

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the belief is back in the side following their draw with Czech Republic this week and they are confident they can get the win they need against South Korea to advance to the knockout rounds at the World Cup.

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How Hugo Broos switched things up to earn South Africa a World Cup draw with Czechs

South Africa came back from a goal down to secure a point in Thursday’s 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic that keeps their hopes of a place in the World Cup round of 32 alive.

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Mofokeng, Mokoena on South Africa's draw with Czechs that keeps World Cup hopes alive

South Africa rallied to claim a point against the Czech Republic in a 1-1 draw to keep their hopes of a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup alive.

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South Africa coach Broos said team 'deserved more' in fightback against Czechs

South Africa coach Hugo Broos praised his side’s resilience and ⁠determination in fighting back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic on Thursday and keep alive their World Cup ‌hopes.

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Czech Republic boss Koubek insists his side were 'closer to victory' than South Africa

Czech Republic manager Miroslav Koubek believes his side were closer to victory than South ⁠Africa after the sides played out a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group A match on Thursday, and he rued their missed ‌chances to put the game away.

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Czech Republic and South Africa knockout hopes take major hit after battling draw

The Czech Republic and South Africa both collected points after failing to do so in their opening FIFA World Cup (WC) matches, but a 1-1 draw now makes victory in their final Group A matches a necessity for progression to the knockout stages.

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Hugo Broos on facing the Czech Republic, Zwane's suspension and criticism of his approach

One day before South Africa take on the Czech Republic in their second Group A game at the World Cup, coach Hugo Broos held his pre-match press conference. This is what he said ahead of the game at the Atlanta Stadium.

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South Africa's record on United States soil does not make for pretty reading as Czechs loom

Bafana Bafana have played in the United States eight times before but registered just a single victory as they prepare to face the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A clash in Atlanta on Thursday.

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South Africa seek to silence critics against Czech Republic to keep World Cup campaign on track

After South Africa’s jubilation at a first World Cup finals in 16 years turned sour ⁠with a 2-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico, winger Thapelo Maseko says they must invoke the spirit of the 2023 Africa Cup ‌of Nations to get back on track.