Seven missing, one warning: Bafana Bafana’s first training

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Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has sent out a strong message to his players ahead of facing Benni McCarthy’s Kenya in back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

0 Bafana Bafaana coach PItso Mosimane. Image: Bafana Bafana media Bafana Bafana take on Kenya at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday 13 November at 18:00. The return leg will follow on Tuesday 17 November at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

South Africa officially began preparations for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 double-header with their first training session at Milpark Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday evening.

Mosimane oversaw the opening workout with mostly locally based players. The overseas contingent included Olwethu Makhanya, and Ime Okon.

Meanwhile, other foreign-based players were expected to arrive later on Monday night. They include Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane, Sphephelo Sithole, Luther Singh, Samukele Kabini and the Europa League’s leading big creator Relebohile Mofokeng.

The Bafana coach also addressed Lyle Foster’s return to the national team. The Kagiso-born coach made it clear that the striker will have to earn his place despite his previous contributions.

“He is a very good striker, we cannot forget the goals he scored for the Bafana in World Cup qualifying and at previous AFCONs,” Mosimane said. “But today’s price is not tomorrow’s”.

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