Bafana Bafana players have begun arriving in Johannesburg ahead of their upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers fixtures.
South Africa face Guinea at the Orlando Stadium on 26 September, then travel to meet Eritrea next Wednesday (30 September).
The national squad will also be preparing for their friendly clash against fellow African giants Egypt next month.
Players based outside of the country and the continent are expected to arrive at the camp later this evening (Monday).
Bafana Bafana fixture details
2027 AFCON qualifiers, Group D
International friendly
Details are correct according to the South African Football Association (SAFA) website.
Bafana Bafana are settling down in camp in Johannesburg ahead of the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea. The outstanding members of the overseas-based contingent are expected in camp this evening.#BafanaPride @StandardBankZA @adidasZA… pic.twitter.com/CjMfyTVEIU— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) September 21, 2026
Who’s in the squad for the AFCON qualifiers?
The final XI for the Guinea clash is expected to be announced later this week.
However, coach Pitso Mosimane previously announced a 30-man squad for the upcoming fixtures, trimmed down from 35 players named initially.
The new Bafana Bafana boss was clear on the reason for his selections, as cited by SAFA:
“We select (based) on form, we select on experience, and we select on availability and the impact of injuries.”
Mosimane has retained the core of the Bafana Bafana squad that competed in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A few new names have been added, with others missing out due to injury.
The full squad list is as follows:
GOALKEEPERS
Ronwen Williams, Mamelodi Sundowns
Sipho Chaine, Orlando Pirates
Ricardo Goss, Mamelodi Sundowns
DEFENDERS
Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns
Samukele Kabini, Molde FK
Fawaaz Basadien, Mamelodi Sundowns
Kamogelo Sebelebele, Orlando Pirates
Thapelo Morena, Mamelodi Sundowns
Thabang Matuludi, Mamelodi Sundowns
Olwethu Makhanya, Rangers FC
Khulumani Ndamane, Mamelodi Sundowns
Ime Okon, Hannover 96
Lebone Seema, Orlando Pirates
Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates
MIDFIELDERS
Teboho Mokoena, Mamelodi Sundowns
Lebohang Maboe, Kaizer Chiefs
Sphephelo Sithole, CD Tondela
Bathusi Aubaas, Mamelodi Sundowns
Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Durban City
FORWARDS
Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns
Yanela Mbuthuma, Orlando Pirates
Cassius Mailula, Mamelodi Sundowns
Oswin Appollis, Orlando Pirates
Puso Dithejane, Chicago Fire
Tashreeq Matthews, Mamelodi Sundowns
Relebohile Mofokeng, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
Themba Zwane, Mamelodi Sundowns
Thapelo Maseko, FC Copenhagen
Luther Singh, AEL Limassol
Shandre Campbell, KV Kortrijk
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