Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has announced his squad for the upcoming back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Kenya.
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South Africa are preparing for two meetings with the Harambee Stars, coached by former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy. The first match is scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026, with the return fixture set for Tuesday, 17 November.
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has announced his squad for this month’s back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya. SA will host the Kenyans at Orlando Amstel Arena in Johannesburg on Friday, 13 November 2026 before traveling to Nairobi for the second match to be played on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
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27-Man squad for the Kenya double-header
The selection includes a combination of experienced internationals, locally based players and South Africans competing abroad.
Goalkeepers
- Ronwen Williams
- Sipho Chaine
- Ricardo Goss
Defenders
- Aubrey Modiba
- Samukele Kabini
- Fawaaz Basadien
- Thapelo Morena
- Thabang Matuludi
- Olwethu Makhanya
- Ime Okon
- Lebone Seema
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Midfielders
- Teboho Mokoena
- Thalente Mbatha
- Sphephelo Sithole
- Bathusi Aubaas
- Brooklyn Poggenpoel
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Forwards
- Iqraam Rayners
- Lyle Foster
- Cassius Mailula
- Oswin Appollis
- Puso Dithejane
- Tashreeq Matthews
- Relebohile Mofokeng
- Luther Singh
- Tshepang Moremi
- Siyanda Ndlovu
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One of the notable inclusions is Mamelodi Sundowns youngster Siyanda, who has received a call-up to the senior national team.
According to reports, Pitso explained that the selection forms part of the national team’s longer-term vision, with an emphasis on recognising players’ contributions and encouraging their development.
The squad also includes Lyle Foster, Thalente Mbatha and Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who are among the players returning to the national team after missing the opening round of qualifiers, according to SABC Sport.
Bafana Bafana prepare for Kenya challenge
Bafana Bafana will host Kenya in the first encounter on Friday, 13 November, before travelling to Nairobi for the return match on Tuesday, 17 November.
The double-header will see Pitso come up against Benni, who previously represented South Africa as a striker and is now in charge of the Kenyan national team.
South Africa will be aiming to collect important points from the two fixtures as they continue their campaign to qualify for the 2027 AFCON tournament.
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