South Africa — 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad & Schedule

South Africa superfan Mama Joy says she's going to the FIFA World Cup, has new sponsor to go cheer on Bafana

South African celebrity superfan Joy 'Mama Joy' Chauke announced on Wednesday that she had secured her ticket to the FIFA World Cup as an ambassador for sports, fitness and lifestyle brand abOVEnormal.

Apr 20, 2026 · ESPN

South Africa's Mohau Nkota says African players don't want to play on the continent

Al-Ettifaq winger/full-back Mohau Nkota says most players in Africa want to play outside the continent, with the South Africa international a recent addition to the Saudi Pro League.

Apr 17, 2026 · ESPN

Superfans in the spotlight - Will Mama Joy and 'Lumumba' be at the FIFA World Cup?

Two of Africa's most famous football fans, DR Congo's Michel Nkuka "Lumumba" Mboladinga and South Africa's Joy "Mama Joy" Chauke are trending at the moment for wildly differing reasons.

Apr 9, 2026 · ESPN