FIFA World Cup 2026 | Bafana: From dusty fields to the global stage

Bafana Bafana's representation on the global stage at the FIFA World Cup in the Americas is showcasing South African talent.

Talent developed and nurtured at specialised academies and schools.

But a number of Bafana Bafana's star players had their first taste of football on dusty fields across the country, from Limpopo to the deep rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal.

In that place, their passion for the game deepened, nourishing the dreams they boldly held.

SABC News Reporter, Mahudi Molapo filed this report.

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