After 16 years of isolation from FIFA World Cup Soccer, the South Africa soccer team re-entered international soccer in 1992 with their first game against Cameroon. Four years later Bafana Bafana shot to fame as they claimed their maiden African Nations Cup, defeating Tunisia on home soil.
The South Africa soccer team participated in the 1998 France Soccer Worldcup, but were knocked out in the first round by the French. They forged ahead, and whilst the second round seemed insight, it was not to be. Another blow came for the South African soccer team as they failed to qualify for the 2006 Germany World Cup. However this was somewhat alleviated by the announcement in 2004 that South Africa would be the first African country to host a Soccer Worldcup tournament.
After their heroic performance at the FIFA Confederations Cup in June 2009, where they finished in fourth place, the South Africa soccer team has proven that they have the potential to be serious contenders for claiming the 2010 Soccer Worldcup title, especially considering it is on home ground.
With the world watching closely, the Rainbow Nation prepares feverishly to deliver upon what is probably the biggest sports-related project the country has ever undertaken.
The Champion Soccer Worldcup Players
South Africa Soccer Shirt
Key to the Bafana Bafana team is Steven Pienaar, a talented midfielder. Pienaar has skilled himself into being an all-round player that displays immense confidence, positively impacting the team as a whole.
Less prominent, yet equally essential to the success of the South Africa soccer team is Tsepho Masilela and Siboniso Gaxa.
Bafana Bafana Leadership
Born on February 27, 1943 in Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Parreira, has extensive international experience, yet has never actually played soccer in a professional capacity. He began his career as a fitness coach before leading a number of countries including Brazil to victory at the 1994 USA Soccer Worldcup, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Ghana and South Africa. Parreira initially took the South African reigns in 2007, but as the team began to improve, he was forced to resign due to his wife’s ill health.
Eight months later, Parreira was brought back to once again lead the South Africa soccer team. With South Africa Worldcup 2010 around the corner, he has very little time left to remedy the pre-tournament difficulties Bafana Bafana has experienced. Whilst opinions regarding Parreira’s return are diverse, those that do support him believe he is the antidote necessary to lead the hosting team to a rewarding home performance at the 2010 Soccer Worldcup.
South Africa FIFA Soccer Worldcup Achievements
- This is the South Africa soccer team’s third appearance at the FIFA World Cup after qualification in 1998 and 2002.
- Benni McCarthy scored South Africa’s first goal at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in a 1-1 draw against Denmark.
South Africa Soccer Worldcup Finals Results
| Year | Round |
| 1998 | First round |
| 2002 | First round |
Bafana Bafana South Africa Worldcup 2010 Fixtures
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| Fri. 11 June 2010 |
15:00 UK | South Africa v Mexico | Soccer City (Johannesburg) World Cup |
| Wed. 16 June 2010 |
19:30 UK | South Africa v Uruguay | Loftus Versfeld (Tshwane / Pretoria) World Cup |
| Tue. 22 June 2010 |
15:00 UK | France v South Africa | Free State (Mangaung / Bloemfontein) World Cup |
Get South Africa Gear Shirts and Other Gear Here
South Africa Soccer Armband (South African flag)
 | US $2.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 16:37:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $3.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
NWT Womens Nike Colab South Africa Soccer Shorts S
 | US $24.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 17:53:03 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
SOUTH AFRICA FIFA WORLD CUP SCARF SCARVES SOCCER NEW
 | US $9.99 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 18:39:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $9.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
~ 2010 World Cup Soccer Geocoin South Africa Football Trackable Flag Shaped
 | US $16.99 End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 19:04:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $16.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list |
World Cup 2010 Soccer FIFA pocket schedule South Africa Spain RARE
 | US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 20:12:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $5.29 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
South Africa 2010 Keychain World Cup Soccer FIFA
 | US $7.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-19-2012 21:02:23 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
Tags: african nations cup, bafana bafana, Carlos Parreira, fifa confederations cup, Fifa world cup, fifa world cup soccer, soccer worldcup, South Africa soccer, South Africa soccer team, south Africa Worldcup, south africa worldcup 2010, south african soccer, steven pienaar, theworldcupsoccersite, theworldcupsoccersite.com, world cup soccer, world football cup 2010, www.theworldcupsoccersite.com
