Breaking: Pitso Mosimane Announced Preliminary Bafana Squad For AFCON Qualifiers Against Kenya

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has announced his preliminary squad for South Africa’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Kenya, with the national team preparing for a crucial double-header in November.

South Africa will face Kenya in two consecutive matches as the race for qualification continues. The first encounter is scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026, at Orlando Amstel Arena, with kick-off set for 18:00. Bafana Bafana will then travel to Nairobi for the return fixture on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

The upcoming fixtures will see Mosimane come up against Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy, the former Bafana Bafana striker who is now in charge of the Harambee Stars. The matches are expected to attract considerable attention, given the South African connection between the two coaches.

Mosimane will be looking to maintain Bafana Bafana’s positive start to their qualifying campaign after the team recorded victories over Guinea and Eritrea in September. South Africa defeated Guinea 2-1 before securing an emphatic 5-0 win against Eritrea. The team also recorded a 1-0 friendly victory over Egypt during the same international window.

Those results have strengthened South Africa’s position in Group D and increased expectations ahead of the two matches against Kenya.

The preliminary squad will give Mosimane an opportunity to assess his available options before settling on the final team for the November fixtures. Supporters will be watching closely to see whether the coach retains the core of players who featured in the previous matches or introduces fresh faces to strengthen the squad.

The selection process will also be important in determining how Bafana Bafana approach the challenge posed by Kenya, who will be aiming to compete strongly against their South African opponents.

With the first match taking place on home soil, Bafana Bafana will hope to take advantage of familiar conditions before travelling to Nairobi for the return encounter four days later.

For Mosimane, the double-header represents another important step in his efforts to build a competitive national team and maintain South Africa’s momentum in the AFCON qualifying campaign.

The full list of players included in the preliminary squad has not been provided in this report. The names will be important in assessing Mosimane’s selection decisions and identifying the players expected to play key roles in the upcoming fixtures.

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