'Chiefs players are for COSAFA! Bafana double-check Mokoena'

Coach Hugo Broos confirmed his squad for the fortcoming Group C's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The 23-man-squad is dominated by Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns who have produced eight players apiece. Bafana Bafana play Zimbabwe away before hosting Rwanda in a must-win games after being docked three points for fielding a suspended Teboho Mokoena in March against Lesotho.

However, no Kaizer Chiefs player has been considered for the international assignments.

Have a look at what the fans said.

Pirates players must win this for us

Imagine Kaizer Chiefs' Khanyisa Mayo stopping Relebohile Mofokeng's goal against France in the World Cup – Tri NI TY

Kaizer Chiefs players are for COSAFA only, guys. South Africa want to qualify for the FIFA World Cup – Mxolisi Sotobe Sibiya

Orlando Pirates must win this for us; we can’t afford not to go to the World Cup! – Simphiwe D Malinga

When we see these players, we see a true South African team; it doesn’t matter which club they play for. Many of the players already understand each other well, which makes the team stronger. In the last game against Nigeria, we were missing some key players, and that made a big difference – Vho-Lukoko Sundowns

Where is Thabo Cele? What about Thabiso Monyane? What about Sibongiseni Mthethwa? Where is Khanyisa Mayo? Questions from Chiefs fans – Donald V Vilakazi

Double-check Mokoena

Double-check Mamelodi Sundowns' Teboho Mokoena before you play him against Zimbabwe and Rwanda – Fanele Chriss Thabethe

The consistency of Hugo Broos needs to be studied at Harvard University – Kagisho Motlhacwi

For the first time since Hugo Broos took over, Nyiko Mobbie is not in the Bafana Bafana squad. I'm not sure if this is a good omen or not – Ali Thubelihle Langa

Nkosinathi Sibisi is our new Nyiko Mobbie. That man is not even playing at pirates, but is selected – Inganath'inkosi Mtshengu

I have high expectations for this squad. I believe they will be the ones to push us up that final hurdle. We are going to the World Cup next year – Teens Pablo