Bafana Bafana XI vs Panama: Who will Hugo Broos start?

Bafana Bafana and Panama are set to meet for the second time in four days on Tuesday in an international friendly game to be staged at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

The grind never stops. 💪🏽 The boys are putting the final touches on their game plan before taking on Panama tomorrow night. Bring the noise to DHL Stadium and let's back our boys! 🗣️🇿🇦 🔥⚽️🇿🇦

South Africa 🇿🇦 vs 🇵🇦 Panama (Match 2)
🏟 DHL Stadium, Cape Town
📅 31 March 2026
🕑… pic.twitter.com/9bhVymAyyU
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) March 30, 2026

The initial fixture played on Friday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban ended 1-1. Both teams are using the game to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played from June 11, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Have a look at how Hugo Broos might line up his squad against the Central American nation.

Goalkeeper: Renaldo Leaner

Bafana Bafana goalkeepers Renaldo Leaner and Ronwen Williams.

Well, coach Hugo Broos promised not to make many changes to his team on Tuesday.

However, he still needs to have a look at other players, especially Leaner who has been doing well for Sekhukhune United.

Right Back: Khuliso Mudau

The versatile defender is one of Broos’ trusted men and is among those expected to retain their positions.

Left-Back: Samukele Kabini

Kabini is among the players who has made Bafana Bafana squad consistently and might come in in place of Aubrey Modiba.

Centre-Back: Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Bafana Bafana defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi

The Chicago Fire defender is expected to make his first Bafana Bafana appearance, after the 2025 AFCON, on Tuesday.

Centre-Back: Nkosinathi Sibisi

There have been questions about the Orlando Pirates captain and this will be a massive chance for him to respond to his critics.

Central Midfielder: Teboho Mokoena

The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is Bafana Bafana’s engine. Always making things to happen.

Central Midfielder: Thalente Mbatha

Bafana Bafana midfielder Thalente Mbatha in action

He started from the bench in the previous outing, but Broos might partner him with Tebza. The duo has, in the past, shown great promise when paired together.