Hugo Broos names 23 man squad for as the Bafana Bafana of South Africa takes on Zimbabwe and Rwanda in World Cup qualifiers.
The final team for South Africa’s final two group matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications has been revealed by Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos.
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South Africa’s last two group matches in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be against Rwanda at the Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on Tuesday, October 14, and against Zimbabwe at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday, October 10.
Eight players from the Broos’ squad for the September qualifiers have been added to the 23-man roster.
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Sydney Mobbie, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Ime Okon, Siyabonga Ngezana, Luke Le Roux, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Patrick Maswanganyi, and Mduduzi Shabalala.
After making an impression at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and establishing himself as a consistent starter for Mamelodi Sundowns, Malibongwe Khoza is called up for the first time to the senior national squad.
The new team includes Khuliso Mudau, Thapelo Morena, Tshepang Moremi, Sphephelo Sithole, Nkosinathi Sibisi, and Thabang Matuludi.
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Check out the time and where to watch Bafana Bafana of South Africa take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the World Cup qualifier.
FIFA punished South Africa three points for fielding Teboho Mokoena, who should have been serving a one-game suspension for accruing yellow cards, in their March 2-0 victory over Lesotho, which was transformed into a 3-0 loss.
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Bafana Bafana now sits in second place in group C, one goal behind Benin on goal differential but tied with them on 14 points.
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Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana.
With two group stage qualifiers remaining, South Africa must either win both of their games and pass Benin on goal differential or hope the Cheetahs make a mistake and lose points to guarantee automatic participation.
South Africa Squad
Goalkeepers – Ronwen Williams – Mamelodi Sundowns, Sipho Chaine – Orlando Pirates, Ricardo Goss – Siwelele FC
Defenders – Malibongwe Khoza – Mamelodi Sundowns, Khuliso Mudau – Mamelodi Sundowns, Aubrey Modiba – Mamelodi Sundowns, Khulumani Ndamane – TS Galaxy
Mbekezeli Mbokazi – Orlando Pirates, Thabang Matuludi – Polokwane City and Samukelo Kabini – Molde FK (Norway), Nkosinathi Sibisi – Orlando Pirates, Sphephelo Sithole – CD Tondela (Portugal)
Midfielders – Teboho Mokoena – Mamelodi Sundowns, Bathusi Aubaas – Mamelodi Sundowns, Thalente Mbatha – Orlando Pirates, Thapelo Morena – Mamelodi Sundowns, Sipho Mbule – Orlando Pirates, Tshepang Moremi – Orlando Pirates, Oswin Appolis – Orlando Pirates
Forwards – Mohau Nkota – Al Ettifaq FC (Saudi Arabia), Relebohile Mofokeng – Orlando Pirates, Iqraam Rayners – Mamelodi Sundowns, Lyle Foster – Burnley FC (England)
