Pitso Mosimane has named his starting line-up for tonight’s AFCON qualifier against Kenya, and both of his big fitness concerns are in for Bafana Bafana.
Captain Ronwen Williams starts in goal, and Teboho Mokoena is in midfield. Both had missed recent Mamelodi Sundowns games, and Mosimane had said earlier in the week that their availability would be decided at the last minute.
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In defence, Thabang Matuludi and Aubrey Modiba start at full-back, with Ime Okon and Rangers’ Olwethu Makhanya in the middle. Sphephelo Sithole partners Mokoena in midfield.
Up front, Relebohile Mofokeng, named SAFJA Men’s Footballer of the Year this week, is joined by Orlando Pirates pair Tshepang Moremi and Oswin Appollis, with Iqraam Rayners leading the line.
Lyle Foster, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane, who all arrived late from the MLS, are not in the starting XI.
Bafana go into the game top of Group D with six points from two games. Kick-off is at 18:00.
Starting XI: Williams (c), Matuludi, Okon, Makhanya, Sithole, Mokoena, Modiba, Moremi, Mofokeng, Appollis, Rayners
Bafana Bafana’s starting line up vs Kenya for the 1st leg of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers… ⌛🇿🇦🔥
⚽️ Bafana Bafana 🇿🇦 vs 🇰🇪 Kenya
📆 Friday, 13 November 2026
🏟 Orlando Stadium, Soweto
🕑 Kick Off: 18:00 | Gates Open: 15:00
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Adults: R100.00 | Children U12: R40.00
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