Bafana Bafana next game vs Eritrea: Pick your XI for Pitso Mosimane

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Bafana Bafana next game vs Eritrea: Pick your XI for Pitso Mosimane
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Bafana Bafana are back in action on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, taking on Eritrea in their second AFCON 2027 qualifier of the window.

This time, new coach of the South African national football team, Pitso Mosimane, wants you in the dugout with him.

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane.
Coach Pitso Mosimane. Image: SAFA

Who makes your Bafana Bafana starting XI?

Mosimane named his final squad for both the Guinea and Eritrea qualifiers, giving him a strong pool to choose from as he looks to make it back-to-back wins to start the campaign.

Now it’s your turn: build your Bafana Bafana XI to take down Eritrea, and see how your lineup stacks up against Pitso’s.

Bafana Bafana next match: South Africa vs Eritrea

  • Competition: AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Group D, Matchday 2
  • Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
  • Kick-off: 18:00 (local)
  • Venue: Al-Salam Stadium, Cairo, Egypt
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Teboho Mokoena of Bafana Bafana in training, Image: SAFA

Eritrea play their home qualifiers away from home due to stadium requirements, with this one taking place at a neutral venue in Cairo rather than on South African or Eritrean soil.

How Bafana arrive

Mosimane’s men opened their Group D campaign in style on Saturday, 26 September, beating Guinea 2-1 at Orlando Stadium in Soweto in his first competitive match back in charge of the national team.

Ime Okon celebrates his goal for Bafana Bafana against Guinea.
Ime Okon celebrates his goal for Bafana Bafana against Guinea. Image: SuperSport

Ime Okon put South Africa ahead in the first half, Guinea drew level through Serhou Cissé after the break, before Samukele Kabini restored the lead just eight minutes later to seal the win.

It’s the perfect platform heading into the Eritrea game, with Bafana sitting top of Group D after Matchday 1.

FAQ

When do Bafana Bafana play Eritrea?

Wednesday, 30 September 2026, at 18:00 at the Al-Salam Stadium in Cairo, Egypt.

Why isn’t the match being played in Eritrea?

Eritrea play their AFCON qualifying home fixtures at neutral venues due to stadium requirements, with this one hosted in Cairo.

What was South Africa’s result against Guinea?

Bafana Bafana won 2-1 at Orlando Stadium on 26 September 2026, with goals from Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini.

Who is South Africa’s head coach?

Pitso Mosimane, who took charge of the win over Guinea as his first competitive match back in the Bafana Bafana job.

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