Pitso Mosimane Names Former Chiefs Star in Latest Bafana Bafana Squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has named his preliminary squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya, with a former Kaizer Chiefs star included in the selection.

The announcement comes as South Africa prepare for two important matches against a Kenyan side coached by former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy. The fixtures will provide Mosimane’s team with another opportunity to strengthen its position in the qualifying campaign and move closer to securing a place at the 2027 AFCON tournament.

According to a report published by Soccer Laduma on Friday, October 23, 2026, Bafana Bafana made a positive start to their qualifying campaign last month, recording consecutive victories against Guinea and Eritrea. Those results gave the South African national team valuable points as they continue their pursuit of qualification.

Mosimane will now be hoping that his players maintain their momentum when they face Kenya in November. The coach has selected a preliminary squad that includes several players who were unavailable during the previous international break.

Among the notable inclusions are Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Lyle Foster, who both missed out on selection during the last FIFA international window. Their return provides the coach with additional options as he prepares his team for the upcoming challenges.

Another player attracting attention is Sabah FK defender Aden McCarthy, who has earned a call-up following an impressive moment in European football. The defender recently scored his first UEFA Champions League goal against Borussia Dortmund, an achievement that has brought further attention to his progress.

His inclusion offers him an opportunity to compete for a place in the national team as South Africa prepare for their next round of qualifiers.

The upcoming matches against Kenya will be particularly interesting because of the involvement of McCarthy, who previously represented Bafana Bafana. The two sides will meet at the Orlando Amstel Arena on November 13 before South Africa travel to Nairobi for the return fixture four days later.

Facing Kenya twice within a short period will test the consistency and preparation of Mosimane’s squad. The South African coach will need to ensure that his players remain focused and take advantage of their opportunities in both encounters.

For Bafana Bafana supporters, the announcement of the preliminary squad provides an early indication of the players who could feature in the crucial qualifiers. However, the final selection and the team’s performance on the pitch will ultimately determine whether South Africa can continue their winning start.

With qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations at stake, Mosimane and his players will be determined to collect maximum points from the two matches and maintain their progress towards the tournament.

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