Mosimane names Bafana squad for Kenya AFCON qualifier double-header
Pitso Mosimane has named his final Bafana Bafana squad for two qualifiers against Benni McCarthy's Kenya, with Mbekezeli Mbokazi returning and Siyanda Ndlovu called up.
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has announced his squad for the double-header against Kenya in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, according to iDiski Times. Kenya are coached by Benni McCarthy.
Selection talking points
Mosimane first named a 38-man preliminary squad and had to trim it down. He revealed his final selection on Thursday.
Two names stood out. Mbekezeli Mbokazi returns to the group, while Siyanda Ndlovu has been included even though he was not part of the preliminary squad.
Where Group D stands
South Africa have made a perfect start to qualifying. They beat Guinea 2-1 at home and then thrashed Eritrea 5-0. That leaves Bafana top of Group D with six points, three clear of Guinea. Kenya and Eritrea have one point each.
The standings carry extra weight because Kenya are one of the co-hosts of the 2027 tournament. As a result, only one team from the group will qualify, which means Bafana need to finish first.
Fixtures and what it means for fans
The two matches against McCarthy’s Harambee Stars are close together:
- 13 November: South Africa host Kenya at Orlando Amstel Arena.
- Four days later, on 17 November: South Africa play Kenya away from home.
For supporters, those are the dates to put in the diary. Because only the group winners will go through, both games matter. Anyone planning to attend the home fixture should check official announcements for ticket and broadcast details, as none were given in the report.
This story is based on reporting by iDiski Times.
