Bafana Bafana’s journey to secure their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 reaches a critical point as they gear up for two important qualifiers this November.
Story Summary:
- Bafana Bafana face Uganda and South Sudan in decisive AFCON qualifiers.
- Coach Hugo Broos brings fresh talent, including debutant Sage Stephens.
- SA fans can catch the action live or attend the game at Cape Town Stadium.
Bafana Bafana AFCON 2025 qualifiers November fixtures confirmed
Coach Hugo Broos and his squad are set to take on Uganda and South Sudan, hoping to clinch the points needed to advance to next year’s tournament in Morocco.
The South African national team, currently holding second place in Group K with eight points, trails Uganda by two points.
On Friday, 15 November 2024, they’ll face Uganda in Kampala, a match that could make or break their qualification campaign.
Following the away fixture, Bafana Bafana returns home to Cape Town to face South Sudan on Tuesday, 19 November, at DHL Cape Town Stadium.
Should Broos’s team win both games, they will secure their spot in the 2025 AFCON.
Hugo Broos’s final squad
Coach Hugo Broos has confirmed the final squad for the qualifiers, which includes goalkeeper Sage Stephens, a new addition to the lineup.
Stephens, who was visibly emotional about his debut, described it as a “big achievement” for him and expressed gratitude for the opportunity.
“When I saw my name there for the first time officially, I was very emotional,” he remarked.
His arrival is part of Broos’s strategy to strengthen the squad and bring fresh energy as they aim for AFCON qualification.
Another key player making his return is striker Evidence Makgopa, who was sidelined due to injuries in recent camps.
Coach Broos has high expectations for Makgopa, who said:
“The only thing you have to do for him is just to push… and do whatever you have to do.”
The squad also faced some last-minute adjustments, with Mihlali Mayambela withdrawn due to an injury sustained while playing for Aris Limassol.
Devin Titus, currently with the team in Johannesburg, has been called up as Mayambela’s replacement.
With the majority of his players in camp, Broos shared his optimism:
“We can end 2024 on a fantastic note… It would be nice to end it with qualification for AFCON again.”
Bafana Bafana AFCON 2025 qualifiers: How to watch live in South Africa
South African fans can support Bafana Bafana by watching both matches live.
The fixture against Uganda on Friday will be broadcast from Kampala, with coverage details available below.
For fans eager to catch the home game, tickets for the South Sudan match in Cape Town are already on sale.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) confirmed that tickets can be purchased at TicketPro outlets, Spar, SuperSpar, Putco, Postnet, Jam clothing stores, and selected petrol stations.
For those attending, the gates at DHL Cape Town Stadium will open at 15:00, with tickets priced at R60 for adults and R30 for children, scholars, and students (student cards and school uniforms are required for verification).
South Africa’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers will be broadcast live on SABC 3.
The matches will also be available via SABC+, SABCSport.com, and all SABC radio stations.
