Siyanda Ndlovu earns first Bafana Bafana call-up for Kenya qualifiers

Mamelodi Sundowns forward Siyanda Ndlovu has been included in Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming 2027 PAMOJA Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya.

South Africa will host Kenya at the Amstel Arena on Friday, 13 November, before travelling for the return fixture on Tuesday, 17 November. Kenya are co-hosts of the 2027 tournament and are managed by former South Africa coach Benni McCarthy.

Mosimane named his 24-man squad at the SABC Studios this afternoon. Lyle Foster, Thalente Mbatha and Mbekezeli Mbokazi return after missing the opening round of qualifying matches against Guinea and Eritrea.

Kamogelo Sebelebele is unavailable because of injury.

Bafana Bafana squad

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates).

Defenders: Aubrey Modiba, Fawaaz Basadien, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Samukelo Kabini (Molde), Olwethu Makhanya (Rangers), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire).

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Yaya Sithole (Tondela), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City).

Forwards: Iqraam Rayners, Cassius Mailula, Tashreeq Matthews, Siyanda Ndlovu (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Lyle Foster (Houston Dynamo), Oswin Apollis and Tshepang Moremi (both Orlando Pirates), Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire), Relebohile Mofokeng (USG), Luther Singh (AEL Limassol).