Bafana Bafana Squad Finalised - 30 Players Selected for Guinea and Eritrea AFCON Qualifiers
New Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has trimmed his initial 35-man squad to 30 players for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The squad features a mix of seasoned veterans and fresh talent as South Africa prepares to play Guinea and Eritrea in September, followed by a high-profile friendly against Egypt. Key players such as Ronwen Williams and Themba Zwane remain, while several new faces are included, signaling a balanced approach. Mosimane's selection aims to build a competitive team for a successful AFCON campaign.
- Pitso Mosimane trims Bafana Bafana squad to 30 for 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
- Key fixtures: Guinea (Sep 26), Eritrea (Sep 30), and friendly vs. Egypt.
- Squad features both seasoned players and new talent.
Pitos Mosimane has named 30 players in his final squad for the FIFA break (Getty Images).
New Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has announced his final squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Bafana will face Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena on 26 September and Eritrea on 30 September, before facing Egypt in a friendly match.
Mosimane had named an initial 35-man squad, and now cut down his list down to 30 players ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
Squad in Full
| Position | Name | Club | Caps |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Ronwen Williams | Mamelodi Sundowns | 53 |
| GK | Sipho Chaine | Orlando Pirates | 2 |
| GK | Ricardo Goss | Mamelodi Sundowns | 6 |
| LB | Aubrey Modiba | Mamelodi Sundowns | 47 |
| LB | Samukele Kabini | Molde FK | 7 |
| LB | Fawaaz Basadien | Mamelodi Sundowns | 5 |
| RB | Kamogelo Sebelebele | Orlando Pirates | 9 |
| RB | Thapelo Morena | Mamelodi Sundowns | 38 |
| RB | Thabang Matuludi | Polokwane City | 2 |
| CB | Olwethu Makhanya | Rangers | 1 |
| CB | Khulumani Ndamane | Mamelodi Sundowns | 5 |
| CB | Ime Okon | Hannover 96 | 12 |
| CB | Lebone Seema | Orlando Pirates | 0 |
| CB | Nkosinathi Sibisi | Orlando Pirates | 15 |
| CM | Teboho Mokoena | Mamelodi Sundowns | 42 |
| CM | Lebohang Maboe | Kaizer Chiefs | 13 |
| CM | Sphephelo Sithole | CD Tondela | 21 |
| CM | Bathusi Aubaas | Mamelodi Sundowns | 7 |
| CM | Brooklyn Poggenpoel | Durban City | 0 |
| AM | Themba Zwane | Mamelodi Sundowns | 51 |
| CF | Iqraam Rayners | Mamelodi Sundowns | 12 |
| CF | Yanela Mbuthuma | Orlando Pirates | 0 |
| CF | Cassius Mailula | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2 |
| LW | Oswin Appollis | Orlando Pirates | 16 |
| RW | Puso Dithejane | Chicago Fire | 0 |
| LW | Tashreeq Matthews | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 |
| AM | Relebohile Mofokeng | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 6 |
| RW | Thapelo Maseko | FC Copenhagen | 11 |
| LW | Luther Singh | AEL Limassol | 13 |
| RW | Shandre Campbell | KV Kortrijk | 0 |
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