2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Broos Names Final Bafana Squad For Nigeria Showdown

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Broos Names Final Bafana Squad For Nigeria Showdown

Sampson Adedeji

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has unveiled his final 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Belgian tactician trimmed his squad after initially releasing a provisional list last week, before making the final announcement on Thursday afternoon.

South Africa will open their campaign against Lesotho on Friday, September 5, before hosting Nigeria in a highly anticipated clash just four days later on Tuesday, September 9.

Both matches will be staged at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, as Lesotho lacks a CAF-approved venue for international fixtures.

Final Bafana Bafana Squad for World Cup Qualifiers.

Goalkeepers Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele FC).

Defenders- Nyiko Mobbie (Siwelele FC), Zuko Mdunyelwa (Mamelodi Sundowns), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates), Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Samukelo Kabini (Molde FK), Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB). 

Midfielders- Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Luke Le Roux (Portsmouth FC).

Forwards -Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs), Mohau Nkota (Al-Ettifaq), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates).