Pitso Mosimane to Reveal Bafana Bafana Squad for Massive Kenya Double-Header
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane is set to announce his squad for next month’s crucial back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya, with anticipation growing among South African football supporters.
The squad announcement will take place on Thursday, 5 November 2026, at the SABC’s Auckland Park studios in Johannesburg. The selection is expected to provide a clearer picture of Mosimane’s plans for two of the most important matches in South Africa’s qualification campaign.
Bafana Bafana are pushing to secure their place at the 2027 AFCON tournament, and the upcoming double-header against Kenya could prove decisive in determining their path to the continental showpiece.
South Africa will first host Kenya at Orlando Amstel Arena in Johannesburg on Friday, 13 November 2026. The encounter is expected to attract significant interest as supporters rally behind the national team in a high-pressure group-stage clash.
The return fixture will take place just four days later in Nairobi on Tuesday, 17 November 2026, presenting Bafana with a demanding test both at home and away against a determined Kenyan side.
Adding extra intrigue to the contest is the presence of South African football legend Benni McCarthy on the Kenyan bench. The Harambee Stars coach will go head-to-head with Mosimane in what promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between two of the country’s most respected football minds.
Both coaches boast impressive resumes and strong reputations across African football, making the upcoming encounters more than just a qualification battle. The spotlight will also be firmly on the touchline as two iconic South African figures look to outsmart one another.
For Mosimane, squad selection will be crucial. The Bafana Bafana mentor must strike the right balance between experience and youthful energy as South Africa targets maximum points from the two matches.
Kick-off for the first meeting in Soweto is scheduled for 18h00, and a vibrant atmosphere is expected at Orlando Amstel Arena. Fans are expected to turn out in large numbers as the national team seeks a strong result on home soil.
Tickets for the match are already on sale through Ticketpro, with adult tickets priced at R100 and children between the ages of five and 12 able to attend for R40. With qualification ambitions on the line and a blockbuster coaching duel between Mosimane and McCarthy looming, the stage is set for a memorable pair of AFCON qualifiers for Bafana Bafana.