Pitso Mosimane Names Bafana Bafana Squad for November 2026 AFCON Qualifiers vs Kenya
- Bafana Bafana have confirmed their final selection for two November encounters against Kenya
- Pitso Mosimane has trimmed his preliminary squad ahead of the crucial 2027 AFCON qualifying fixtures
- The 27-man selection features a mix of locally based players and South African footballers competing abroad
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Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has named his final 27-man squad for the November 2026 double-header against Kenya in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The announcement was made on Thursday, 5 November 2026, as South Africa prepare for two meetings with Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars.
The final selection follows the 38-man preliminary squad announced on 23 October.
Full Bafana Bafana squad for November 2026
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Ricardo Goss (Mamelodi Sundowns).
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Defenders: Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Samukele Kabini (FC Molde), Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabang Matuludi (Mamelodi Sundowns), Olwethu Makhanya (Rangers FC), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire).
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela CD), Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City).
Forwards: Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Lyle Foster (Houston Dynamo), Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns), Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire), Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns), Relebohile Mofokeng (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise), Luther Singh (AEL Limassol), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Ndlovu (Mamelodi Sundowns).
Bafana Bafana prepare for two Kenya encounters
The first encounter will take place at Orlando Amstel Arena in Johannesburg on Friday, 13 November, before Bafana travel to Nairobi for the return fixture on Tuesday, 17 November. The opening match is scheduled for 18:00 in Johannesburg.
Kenya have already secured automatic qualification for the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania. South Africa will be looking to collect important points as they pursue their own place in the tournament.
The two matches will also see Mosimane face a Kenyan side coached by former Bafana striker Benni McCarthy.
With the final squad now confirmed, attention turns to the November assignments.
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