Bafana Bafana’s next match is against Guinea on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at the Orlando Amstel Arena — Pitso Mosimane’s first competitive assignment since returning to the national team job.
Bafana Bafana Next Match
- Opponent: Guinea
- Competition: 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Group D
- Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026
- Kick-off: 18:00 SAST
- Venue: Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto
- Following fixture: Eritrea (same qualifying window)
Recent Results
South Africa arrive on the back of the finest tournament in their history:
- South Africa 1-0 Canada — FIFA World Cup, 28 June 2026
- South Africa 1-0 South Korea — FIFA World Cup, 25 June 2026
- Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa — FIFA World Cup, 18 June 2026
A Historic World Cup
South Africa advanced from their group at a FIFA World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history before falling to Canada in the Round of 32. That achievement reset expectations for what this generation can do.
Mosimane Takes Over
Pitso Mosimane has returned to coach Bafana Bafana, replacing Belgian Hugo Broos. Mosimane previously led the national team from 2010 to 2012, and his squad for the Guinea and Eritrea qualifiers draws on Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and European-based players.
He has already made his mark on the leadership structure, naming three co-captains — Ronwen Williams, Themba Zwane and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine — rather than a single armband holder. His squad is heavily Sundowns-weighted, with nine Masandawana players included, a selection that has revived long-standing fatigue concerns.
Players to Watch
Relebohile Mofokeng is the form pick. The 21-year-old scored on his UEFA Europa League debut for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise against Viktoria Plzen, adding to three league goals in five matches since leaving Orlando Pirates. Mosimane has praised his versatility across formations.
Betting Insights
- Home advantage: Guinea at the Orlando Amstel Arena — Bafana should be favourites, and the venue suits them.
- Clean sheets: With Williams and Chaine both in outstanding form, South Africa clean-sheet markets look strong, particularly against Eritrea.
- New-coach bounce: First competitive windows under a new manager frequently outperform pre-match prices.
- Mofokeng anytime scorer: Four goals in six appearances across competitions. His price will not stay generous.
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Final Word
Mosimane inherits a team that has just made history and a fanbase that expects him to build on it. Guinea at home on 26 September is the first evidence we will get of what his Bafana looks like — and whether a Sundowns-heavy squad can carry the load he is asking of it.
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Sources
- Afrik-Foot — “Bafana Bafana next matches: When and where?”
- South African Football Association (official)
- FIFA (official) — South Africa squad, fixtures and news
- Olympics.com — “South Africa at FIFA World Cup 2026: results, scores and standings”
- LiveScore — South Africa fixture list and next game
- iDiski Times — “Bafana World Cup fixtures confirmed”
- ESPN Africa — FIFA World Cup qualifying, CAF news and standings
- Soccer Laduma — “Pitso names his first Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON qualifiers”
- Africa Soccer — “Pitso Mosimane names final Bafana Bafana squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers”
- SportPlus — “Bafana Bafana next game and fixtures 2026”
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