Bafana: Chiefs star, Pirates skipper axed Mosimane’s AFCON Q team to play Kenya

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Bafana: Chiefs star, Pirates skipper axed Mosimane’s AFCON Q team to play Kenya
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane, Image: SAFA

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has named his final squad to play Kenya in Group D’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

South Africa are set to host Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars at the Orlando Stadium on Friday, November 13, before making a trip to Kenya for a second meeting four days later.

Oswin Appollis (right) playing for Bafana against Eritrea.
Oswin Appollis (right) playing for Bafana against Eritrea. Image: Imago

The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach has opted to leave Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe out, alongside the inform Amakhosi product Aden McCarthy as well as Puso Dithejane.

Lyle Foster makes a return to the, but Orlando Pirates captan Nkosinathi Sibisi has been left out, while Mbekezeli Mbokazi returns after fully recovering from an injury that saw him miss the previous two rounds.

Bafana Bafana final squad

Mosimane’s campaign started with a 2-1 win over Guinea at home, before a 5-0 win away to Eritrea. This puts them at the summit of the pool with maximum points, followed by the National Elephants who are on three points, while Kenya and Eritrea have a point each.

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Sipho Chaine, Ricardo Goss

Defenders: Aubrey Modiba, Samukele Kabini, Fawaaz Basadien, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi, Olwethu Makhanya, Ime Okon, Lebone Seema, Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Bathusi Aubaas, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Thalente Mbatha

Forwards: Cassius Mailula, Oswin Appollis, Tashreeq Matthews, Relebohile Mofokeng, Luther Singh, Lyle Foster, Tshepang Moremi

Where to buy tickets

For the November 13 game, “tickets have gone on sale and they are available at R100,00 for adults and R40 for kids 5-12 years old. R100 for adults, R40 for Kids 5-12 years

Bafana Bafana fans at the 2026 World Cup.
Bafana Bafana fans at the 2026 World Cup. Image: Imago

“IMPORTANT: To purchase children’s tickets, please select at least one adult ticket first. Kids’ tickets cannot be purchased separately. Gates Open: 15:00 pm,” SAFA communicated.

Tickets can be purchased at: Tickets for South Africa vs Kenya | Ticketpro

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