Pitso Mosimane Announced Preliminary Bafana Squad For AFCON Qualifiers Against Kenya

South Africa’s national team is gearing up for a crucial November doubleheader against Kenya in their AFCON qualifiers, and head coach Pitso Mosimane has revealed his preliminary selection for the match.

The qualifying battle is heating up, as South Africa will have to play Kenya twice in a row. Orlando Amstel Arena will play host to the opening meeting on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 18:00. On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Bafana Bafana will play their comeback match in Nairobi.

Benni McCarthy, a former striker for Bafana Bafana and current head coach of the Harambee Stars of Kenya, will face Mosimane in the next matchups. Because of the South African ties between the two managers, the matches are sure to get a lot of interest.

After Bafana Bafana beat Guinea and Eritrea in September to get off to a good start in their qualifying campaign, Mosimane will be hoping to keep that momentum going. Before cruising to a 5-0 victory against Eritrea, South Africa edged Guinea 2-1. In the same international window, the squad beat Egypt 1-0 in a friendly match.

These outcomes have raised anticipation for South Africa’s next two matches against Kenya and solidified their place in Group D.

Mosimane will be able to weigh his choices with the preliminary squad before deciding on the final roster for the November matches. The coach’s decision on whether to keep the same starting lineup from the previous matches or to add new faces will be eagerly watched by the supporters.

Bafana Bafana’s strategy for taking against Kenya, a team that plans to play fiercely against South African opponents, will be heavily influenced by the selection process.

Bafana Bafana will play their first match at home, taking advantage of the familiar surroundings, before heading to Nairobi for the second match four days later.

The doubleheader is a major milestone for Mosimane as he continues to assemble a strong national squad and keep South Africa’s qualification campaign for the AFCON on track.

Not all players who were considered for the preliminary squad have been included in this report. To evaluate Mosimane’s selection choices and to identify the individuals who will likely play pivotal roles in the next matches, the names will be crucial.

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