South Africa name starting XI for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya

South Africa resume their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Kenya at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday, 13 November 2026.

Pitso Mosimane has named the side as Bafana Bafana return to Group D action.

Mosimane began his second spell in charge of the national team with consecutive victories over Guinea and Eritrea. South Africa then added a 1-0 away win against Egypt in an international friendly.

Those results have put South Africa at the top of Group D, although they are level on points with Guinea, who beat Eritrea on Thursday night.

Kenya have already secured their place at the tournament as one of the three hosts, alongside Tanzania and Uganda. Their recent results in qualifying have been less positive, with Benni McCarthy’s team drawing against Eritrea before losing to Guinea during the last international break.

South Africa’s starting XI is:

South Africa: Williams, Matuludi, Okon, Makhanya, Sithole, Mokoena, Modiba, Moremi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Rayners.

Substitutes: Chaine, Goss, Aubaas, Mailula, Singh, Foster, Mbokazi, Dithejane, Kabini, Matthews, Mbatha, Morena.