Bafana Bafana, under the leadership of coach Hugo Broos, are gearing up for two important AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville.
Story Summary:
- Bafana Bafana will face Congo Brazzaville in two crucial 2025 AFCON qualifiers this October.
- The matches are scheduled for 11 and 15 October, and South Africa’s final 23-member squad has been announced.
- Fans can catch all the action live on SABC channels and platforms.
Bafana Bafana AFCON 2025 qualifiers October fixtures confirmed
The first match will take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Friday, 11 October 2024, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 SAST.
The return leg will be held at Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat in Brazzaville on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, at 18:00 SAST.
These back-to-back fixtures are crucial for the South African national team as they look to secure their spot in the AFCON 2025 tournament, which will be held in Morocco from December 2025 to January 2026.
Hugo Broos’s final squad for Congo fixtures
Coach Hugo Broos has announced a 23-member squad for the upcoming qualifiers.
The squad features notable returns and fresh talent to boost South Africa’s chances in these crucial matches.
Captain Ronwen Williams is set to make his return after recovering from shoulder surgery.
The squad also includes players like Teboho Mokoena, Lyle Foster, and Percy Tau, as well as promising young talents such as Oswin Appollis and Relebogile Mofokeng.
Full Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine
- Defenders: Sydney Mobbie, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Thabiso Sesane, Rushwin Dortley, Fawaaz Basadien
- Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Thalente Mbatha, Luke Le Roux
- Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Elias Mokwana, Themba Zwane, Lyle Foster, Patrick Maswanganyi, Iqraam Rayners, Relebogile Mofokeng, Thapelo Morena.
Bafana Bafana AFCON 2025 qualifiers: How to watch live in South Africa
South African fans can watch South Africa’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers live on SABC 3.
The matches will also be available via SABC+, SABCSport.com, and all SABC radio stations.
Tickets for the home game in Gqeberha are available at TicketPro outlets and various retailers, including Spar, SASOL, and ENGEN, with prices starting at R30 for children and R60 for adults.