The coach of Bafana Bafana, Pitso Mosimane, has announced the final list of players selected for the upcoming international break in September and October 2026. South Africa enters this period with a particularly busy schedule: two crucial matches in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Guinea on September 26 and Eritrea on September 30, followed by a prestigious friendly match against Egypt on October 4.
For these important fixtures, the South African coach relies on a strong local base, primarily made up of key players from Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. Ronwen Williams will serve as goalkeeper, Teboho Mokoena will play in midfield, and captain Themba Zwane will be the leading figure of this team, ensuring stability and collective cohesion.
This selection also highlights talents playing abroad to bring speed and dynamism. Players like Relebohile Mofokeng (Union Saint-Gilloise), Thapelo Maseko (FC Copenhagen), and Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire) will strengthen an ambitious attack capable of making a difference against the continent's best teams.
Match schedule:
26/09: 🇿🇦 South Africa – 🇬🇳 Guinea (CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Qualifiers)
30/09: 🇿🇦 South Africa – 🇪🇷 Eritrea (CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Qualifiers)
04/10: 🇪🇬 Egypt – 🇿🇦 South Africa (Friendly)
Goalkeepers:
Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates FC)
Ricardo Goss (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Defenders:
Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Samukele Kabini (Molde FK)
Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates FC)
Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Thabang Matuludi (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Olwethu Makhanya (Rangers FC)
Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Ime Okon (Hannover 96)
Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates FC)
Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates FC)
Midfielders:
Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs FC)
Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela)
Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City FC)
Forwards:
Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Yanela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates FC)
Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates FC)
Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire)
Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Relebohile Mofokeng (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise)
Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
Thapelo Maseko (FC Copenhagen)
Luther Singh (AEL Limassol)
Shandre Campbell (KV Kortrijk)
