This page lists the South Africa national soccer team players in the Bafana Bafana squad that coach Pitso Mosimane named for the September 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 trimmed a preliminary group of 35 to a final 30 players for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, according to the South African Football Association. The lists below follow that squad, grouped by position.
Who are the Bafana Bafana goalkeepers?
Three goalkeepers are in the group: Ronwen Williams, Sipho Chaine and Ricardo Goss. Williams started the World Cup match against Canada on 28 June, and Chaine and Goss were on the bench that day.
Who are the Bafana Bafana defenders?
The defence is the biggest group with 11 players. They are Aubrey Modiba, Samukele Kabini, Fawaaz Basadien, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi, Olwethu Makhanya, Khulumani Ndamane, Ime Okon, Lebone Seema and Nkosinathi Sibisi. Against Canada, the back four was Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi and Modiba.
Who are the Bafana Bafana midfielders?
The midfield group is Teboho Mokoena, Lebogang Maboe, Sphephelo Sithole, Bathusi Aubaas and Brooklyn Poggenpoel. In addition, several of the forwards below play in wide and attacking midfield roles. For example, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis and Thapelo Maseko all started in the attacking line against Canada.
Who are the Bafana Bafana forwards?
The forward group has 11 names: Iqraam Rayners, Yanela Mbuthuma, Cassius Mailula, Oswin Appollis, Puso Dithejane, Tashreeq Matthews, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko, Luther Singh and Shandre Campbell. Moreover, Makgopa led the line against Canada in June.
How did Mosimane pick this Bafana squad?
Mosimane 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 open the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with Guinea at Orlando Stadium on 26 September. After that, the squad travels to Cairo for the Eritrea qualifier and a friendly against Egypt. Therefore, expect the coach to rotate some players across the three 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 September 2026 squad has 30 players named by coach Pitso Mosimane. 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: 26 September 2026. We update this page after every squad announcement.
