

South Africa controlled the tempo for the lion's share of both games, but their dominance did not always translate to goals and lapses at the back meant they drew 1-1 in Durban and lost 2-1 in Cape Town.

After Friday's 1-1 draw in Durban, South Africa and Panama will face off in a second successive international friendly on Tuesday - this time at Cape Town's DHL Stadium.

LAFC still haven't conceded in league play in 2026, but that defensive prowess isn't enough to top this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday.

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad for Bafana Bafana's upcoming friendlies against Panama this month, recalling Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Themba Zwane and Thapelo Maseko.
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