South Africa’s Bafana Bafana near full strength ahead of Kenya qualifiers

South Africa have resumed training ahead of their two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches against Kenya this month.

Pitso Mosimane’s side will host the Harambee Stars at Johannesburg’s Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday, 13 November 2026, before travelling to Nairobi for the return fixture on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

Mosimane led his first training session at Milpark Stadium on Monday evening, although several players were still making their way to camp from overseas.

United States-based Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Lyle Foster and Puso Dithejane, along with Europe-based Relebohile Mofokeng and Sphephelo Sithole, are all expected to arrive in Johannesburg on Monday evening. Samukele Kabini is due to join the squad on Tuesday.

The South Africa manager said his team would approach the first match carefully, with Kenya facing pressure on home soil.

“Be very careful when you play against an emotional team, especially when they have nothing to lose,” Mosimane said.