South Africa vs Guinea: Where to watch and livestream Mosimane’s first Bafana match

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana are set to kick off their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign this Saturday, 26 September, against Guinea.

The match marks the first competitive fixture for Pitso Mosimane since his highly anticipated return as head coach.

The Group D encounter will take place at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 SAST. Both the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Guinean Football Federation have confirmed the start time after it was approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Teboho Mokoena and Ricardo Goss in Bafana training. Image: SAFA

Where to watch and livestream South Africa vs Guinea

Football fans in South Africa can catch the action live on SABC 1. The national broadcaster has also listed the game on its digital platforms and it can be livestreamed on sabc-plus.com.

For DStv subscribers, SuperSport’s schedule includes the fixture, but a specific channel has not yet been assigned, with the broadcaster still engaging CAF over the rights.

You can also follow live updates on Afrik-Foot ZA which will provide key details during the match.

For those wishing to attend the game in person at Orlando Stadium, SAFA has priced adult tickets at R100, with children under 12 able to enter for R40.

A new era under Pitso Mosimane

The clash with Guinea signals the beginning of Mosimane’s second tenure at the helm of the national team.

The coach has opted for a blend of experience and fresh talent, retaining the core of the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad while introducing five uncapped players: Lebone Seema, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Yanela Mbuthuma, Puso Dithejane and Tashreeq Matthews.

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane. Image: SAFA

Key veterans like goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and midfielder Teboho Mokoena are expected to feature, supported by a dynamic attack including Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis, Iqraam Rayners, and Thapelo Maseko.

Guinea, who have also named a squad rich with experience, are expected to provide a stern first test for Mosimane’s side.

Bafana’s packed schedule

The stakes in Group D are unusually high. With Kenya automatically qualifying as a co-host for AFCON 2027, CAF has stipulated that only the top-ranked team among the remaining three nations—South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea—will secure a spot in the tournament.

South Africa's Iqraam Rayners, Ronwen Williams and Luther Singh in Bafana camp. — Iqraam Rayners, Ronwen Williams and Luther Singh in Bafana camp. Image: SAFA

Following the Guinea match, Bafana Bafana will travel to Cairo to face Eritrea on 30 September, followed by a friendly against Egypt on 4 October.

Late squad change benefits Pirates star

In recent team news, Pitso Mosimane was forced into a late squad adjustment following an injury to Lebohang Maboe. This unexpected change created an opportunity for Orlando Pirates’ Tshepang Moremi who was called up as a replacement.