World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa Coach Unveils Squad For Nigeria’s Clash

South Africa's head coach, Hugo Broos, has revealed the preliminary squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria. The Bafana Bafana team is set to face Lesotho on September 5, followed by a highly anticipated match against the Super Eagles on September 9.

The campaign marks South Africa's quest to secure their first World Cup appearance since 2010. The squad includes familiar faces like Sipho Mbule and Mohau Nkota, as well as promising youngsters like Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Relebohile Mofokeng.

However, there are concerns regarding the absence of two Mamelodi Sundowns players, Khuliso Mudau and Themba Zwane, due to injury. Coach Broos is expected to finalize the squad of 23 players soon.

Currently, Bafana Bafana is at the top of Group C with 13 points, followed by Rwanda and.