South Africa Football Association has released the Bafana Bafana provisional list for their next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles.
Nigeria defeated South Africa in the semi-final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast and the World Cup is seen as an avenue to avenge their defeat.
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos yesterday announced the provisional list of 36 players that will start the preparation for the game.
Expectedly goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, midfielder Aaron Mokoena, and Al Ahly of Egypt forward Percy Tau featured prominently in the team.
After playing Nigeria on the 7th of June, the former African champion will face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their match day 4.
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South Africa are second in the World Cup qualifying group with three points behind Rwanda who have a point more in first spot after two games. Nigeria are third with two points.
Bafana preliminary squad
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Bruce Bvuma, Ricardo Goss, Veli Mothwa.
Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie, Innocent Maela, Given Msimango, Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Thabiso Monyane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mothobi Mvala, Terrence Mashego, Grant Kekana, Thapelo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Tapelo Xoki, Thabo Moloisane.
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas, Grant Margeman, Sphephelo Sithole, Jayden Adams.
Forwards: Themba Zwane, Patrick Maswanganyi, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Mihlali Mayambela, Devin Titus, Mlondi Mbanjwa, Elias Mokwana, Percy Tau, Oswin Appollis, Iqraam Rayners, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng.