Hugo Broos names his 23-man squad for Bafana Bafana's friendlies against Panama ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Watch as SoccerBeat's Kurt Buckerfield and Grant de Smit react to the team news, including the snubbing of Mohau Nkota, Sipho Chaine and Iqraam Rayners!

The full list of players left out by Broos:

❌ Olwethu Makhanya
❌ Deano Van Rooyen
❌ Thapelo Morena
❌ Mohau Nkota
❌ Kamogelo Sebelebele
❌ Vuyo Letlapa
❌ Tylon Smith
❌ Patrick Maswanganyi
❌ Ndamulelo Maphangule
❌ Iqraam Rayners
❌ Yanela Mbuthuma
❌ Darren Johnson
❌ Luke Le Roux
❌ Mthetheleli Mthiyane
❌ Sipho Chaine

Meanwhile, Themba Zwane and Bongokuhle Hlongwane return to the Bafana set-up, though there were a number of Orlando Pirates and Sundowns players overlooked! Broos also said Kaizer Chiefs' captain Brandon Petersen would have been selected if he was fit.

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove joins SoccerBeat's Kurt Buckerfield to discuss all things Amakhosi in this week's Betway Beat episode!

The Mozambican international tells us about his time at Chiefs under Arthur Zwane, Molefi Ntseki, Cavin Johnson and Nasreddine Nabi, about his respect for Kaizer Jnr. and the club's fans, about his departure from the club in 2025 and about why Benni McCarthy is one the best coaches he has ever worked under!

In this special Talking Chiefs episode by SoccerBeat, Peter du Toit catches up with former Kaizer Chiefs defender Tefu Mashamaite, who shares his views on the current Amakhosi team and responds to Stuart Baxter's comments suggesting management interference during his second spell at the club.

In this episode of Talking Chiefs by SoccerBeat, Peter du Toit, Brian Baloyi and Tsepo Masilela discuss Kaizer Chiefs' 1-0 loss Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership!

- Amakhosi lose for a third straight match as pressure builds on Chiefs coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef.
- Both Zitha Kwinika and Inacio Miguel miss out, which Cedric Kaze says cost Kaizer Chiefs.
- Brian Baloyi believes something has got to give at Kaizer Chiefs!
- Masilela struggles to name a single Chiefs player cemented for a place next season.
- Baloyi reveals what he would tell Chiefs management right now.

In this Talking Sundowns episode by SoccerBeat, Monnapule Saleng's debut for Sundowns is the big talking point following Mamelodi Sundowns' 3-1 win over Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership!

• Saleng makes Sundowns debut - gets assist for Iqraam Rayners' goal.
  
• Farouk Khan believes Sundowns can win both the league and the Champions League!
  
• Rayners' scores brace for Sundowns, while Jayden Adams gets the Man-of-the-Match award!
  
• Sundowns stay close to Orlando Pirates, who beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in the Soweto Derby on Saturday.

In this heated SoccerBeat episode, Grant de Smidt hosts Orlando Pirates legend Moeneeb Josephs and Sundowns icon Shakes Ngwenya as they debate the big Betway Premiership clash between Pirates and Sundowns coming up on Wednesday!

Pirates vs Sundowns:

- Moeneeb Josephs tells Shakes that Sundowns are living in the past, and that Pirates are the future!
- He also warns Sundowns they won't be able to cope with Rele Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis and company!
- Shakes insists that Sundowns' experienced players, such as Teboho Mokoena, Themba Zwane and Khuliso Mudau will silence all Pirates stars on Wednesday!
- Will Monnapule Saleng play against his former team Pirates? Moeneeb says he doesn't know who that is!
- Moeneeb believes that Sundowns' downfall has started!

Chicago Fire insider Alex Calabrese joins Kurt Buckerfield to discuss Mbekezeli Mbokazi's first appearance for Chicago Fire in a 3-2 pre-season friendly win over LA Galaxy ahead of the 2026 MLS season!

• Former Orlando Pirates defender Mbokazi started in Chicago Fire's strongest XI, which Alex admits was quite surprising after he only recently was handed his work permit.
  
• Mbokazi played as a centre-back for the Fire and played well, according to Alex and Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter.
  
• Alex reveals which player Mbokazi will be competing against for a starting spot this season!
  
• Chicago Fire conceded both goals after the Bafana Bafana international was substituted at the break.
  
• Mbokazi played against former Borussia Dortmund and Germany international Marco Reus!
  
• Gregg Berhalter's reaction to Mbokazi's debut included!

In today's Betway Beat episode, Peter du Toit and Grant de Smidt discuss Miguel Cardoso's future at Mamelodi Sundowns, and compare his record to Rulani Mokwena's record at Masandawana.

• Grant goes into detail on Sundowns' away record under Miguel Cardoso - with games away against Saint Eloi Lupopo, Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu coming up!
  
• Lucas Ribeiro's departure has also proved costly for Sundowns, while Pirates held on to Rele Mofokeng for at least another season!
  
• Cardoso's league record is similar to Rulani's, but what about Sundowns' Champions League form under the Portuguese coach?
  
• Could Sundowns' next four matches define Cardoso's reign at Downs?
  
• Peter explains what he has been told about Pitso Mosimane and Sundowns, and why the deal has not yet happened!

In this Talking Pirates episode by SoccerBeat, Cheezboy Mokoena and Moeneeb Josephs react to Orlando Pirates' 2-0 win over AmaZulu in the Betway Premiership following goals from Relebohile Mofokeng!

- Mofokeng fires Orlando Pirates back above Mamelodi Sundowns in the table!
- Orlando Pirates have now kept five clean sheets in a row!
- Deon Hotto returns to Bucs starting XI, while Yanela Mbuthuma starts up front.
- Moeneeb also defends Mbuthuma!
- Cheezboy asks Moeneeb if Pirates should be worried about not taking their chances?
- Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is only worried about Pirates' next game, according to Moeneeb!

In this episode of Talking Chiefs by SoccerBeat, Farouk Khan, Brian Baloyi and Tsepo Masilela react to Kaizer Chiefs' CAF Confederations Cup win over ZESCO United!

• Kaizer Chiefs have kept six clean sheets in a row across all competitions!
  
• Baloyi believes Kaizer Chiefs can challenge across competitions this season!
  
• Baloyi also hails the impact of Thulani Mabaso from the bench!
  
• Have Kaizer Chiefs found their best starting XI?