‘Bafana’s Broos is not fooled by Chiefs’ nine points! Madala is a legend but where is Lorch?’

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos named his preliminary squad for the forthcoming international break.

South Africa are set to play Lesotho and Nigeria respectively in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Belgian has seemingly opted to stick with his regulars despite varying circumstances surrounding them at their respective club.

Kaizer Chiefs are arguably the biggest losers, having produced just one player despite their blistering start to the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League season. Have a look at what the football lovers in Mzansi said as sampled by Afrik-Foot.

Bafana Bafana preliminary squad announcement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria in September.

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— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) August 21, 2025

As long as Pirates players are called, I don't care

I already know a player who's gonna be in the final 23.. Yes, you guessed it, it's Hugo Broos' firstborn, Nyiko Mobbie –  Luyanda Kazi 

Thabo Cele deserves to be called up if we are being honest. The midfield trio should be Tebogo Mokoena, Cele, and Themba Zwane [who is injured] –  Thapelo Teepee Maphakela

As long as Orlando Pirates players are called as many as they are, I don't care –  Dephney Mokovhi

So Sydney Mobbie is better than Thabiso Monyane? Mudau is not even playing. No, he has a problem with Kaizer Chiefs for sure now!! Injured Zwane? – Siya Khulani

If your favorite players are not called up. Find their numbers and call them yourselves – Shikashika Bovungane

Lorch not part of teh squad despite good CWC outing?

After the weekend, you'll be kicking yourself for snubbing lord Kamogelo Sebelebele – Mcebisi Cebo 

What is actually the use of a preliminary squad when you know exactly the players you want? I understand they are doing it for formality. We already know how the squad will shape. Let them not waste other guys' time. If injuries creep in the squad, they already have a clue of who they want to replace those players – Lawrence Mafichi 

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is not fooled by nine points. This madala is a legend – Amogelang Young-Krazy Mothibi 

So Thembinkosi Lorch is not part of the squad after playing such a good game during the Club World Cup? – Saj Fenni 

As Kaizer Chiefs supporters, we should leave Huge Broos to select the players of his choice. Let him win without Kaizer Chiefs players and let him lose without Kaizer Chiefs players. Let us not worry ourselves with Bafana Bafana – South Africa squad selections – Tshepo Baph Mankoe