This page lists the South Africa national soccer team players in the Bafana Bafana squad that coach Pitso Mosimane named for the November 2026 window. First, we show the players by position. Then we explain how the squad was picked and how it can change before the next match.
Who are the South Africa national soccer team players right now?
Mosimane named a 38-player preliminary squad on 23 October 2026 for the back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya, according to the South African Football Association. The lists below follow that group, by position. A preliminary squad is usually trimmed before the matches, so check back for the final list.
Who are the Bafana Bafana goalkeepers?
Four goalkeepers are in the group: Ronwen Williams and Ricardo Goss of Mamelodi Sundowns, Sipho Chaine of Orlando Pirates and Thakasani Mbanjwa of Golden Arrows. Williams started in goal against Canada at the World Cup on 28 June.
Who are the Bafana Bafana defenders?
Thirteen defenders are listed: Aubrey Modiba, Samukele Kabini, Fawaaz Basadien, Nkosikhona Radebe, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi, Khulumani Ndamane, Olwethu Makhanya, Ime Okon, Lebone Seema, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Aden McCarthy. Mbokazi is one of the players recalled for this window, and Okon and Mbokazi both started the back four against Canada in June.
Who are the Bafana Bafana midfielders?
Nine midfielders are named: Teboho Mokoena, Lebohang Maboe, Sphephelo Sithole, Bathusi Aubaas, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Thalente Mbatha, Luke Le Roux, Thapelo Maseko and Themba Zwane. In addition, several of the forwards below play in wide and attacking midfield roles.
Who are the Bafana Bafana forwards?
The forward group has 12 names: Iqraam Rayners, Cassius Mailula, Tashreeq Matthews, Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng, Luther Singh, Devin Titus, Lyle Foster, Boitumelo Radiopane, Nqaba Xulu, Tshepang Moremi and Puso Dithejane. Foster is another player brought back into the group for the Kenya games.
How did Mosimane pick this Bafana squad?
Mosimane has said he selects on form, experience, availability and the impact of injuries. Therefore, the group mixes players who were part of the World Cup squad with others who earned a place through recent league form. As a result, some names will be familiar from June while others are newer to the group.
How does the Bafana squad connect to the league?
National team news often overlaps with the PSL table and the PSL fixtures. For instance, players called up by Bafana can miss league games, and clubs plan around those dates. Meanwhile, form in the league is one of the things the coach says he weighs, so a strong run for a club can lead to a call-up.
Consequently, it helps to follow both. When the squad is named, check which clubs lose players, because that can change how those teams line up in the next round of league matches.
What should you know before the next Bafana match?
South Africa host Kenya on Friday 13 November 2026 at 18:00 SAST at Orlando Stadium, then travel to Nairobi for the return qualifier on 17 November. Therefore, expect the coach to trim the 38 names before the games, and check the confirmed line-up on match day rather than relying on this list alone.
How do you read this Bafana squad list?
Each group follows the positions used in the official announcement and the match-day line-up. However, modern players often cover more than one role, so a full-back can play as a wing-back and a midfielder can drop into defence. Therefore, treat the position headings as a guide rather than a strict rule. Likewise, we do not list shirt numbers, because they can change between matches.
How can you keep up with Bafana squad news?
First, check this page after every squad announcement, because we update it when the association names a new group. Second, follow the Bafana Bafana fixtures and results to see the next match date. Finally, use our live scores on match days to see line-ups as they are confirmed.
Above all, remember that a call-up is not a guarantee of playing time. In addition, a player left out of one window can return in the next, so the squad is always a snapshot of one moment in time.
Frequently asked questions about the South Africa national soccer team players
Who are the South Africa national soccer team players?
The preliminary squad has 38 players named by coach Pitso Mosimane on 23 October 2026, for the Kenya qualifiers. The lists above show them by position.
Who is the Bafana Bafana first-choice goalkeeper?
Ronwen Williams started in goal against Canada at the World Cup on 28 June 2026.
Who coaches Bafana Bafana?
Pitso Mosimane is the head coach. He took over from Hugo Broos shortly before the September 2026 window.
How often does the Bafana squad change?
The coach names a new squad before each international window, so the list can change several times a season.
Last updated: 28 October 2026. We update this page after every squad announcement.
Player profiles: read about Bafana captain Ronwen Williams and Orlando Pirates winger Tshepang Moremi, or see how Victor Letsoalo is leading the TS Galaxy attack.
