South African coach Pitso Mosimane has announced the national team squad ahead of the upcoming September international break.
South Africa are scheduled to play three matches during the international window, including a friendly against Egypt at Cairo International Stadium.
The current international break marks the beginning of Mosimane’s new tenure as South Africa head coach. He was appointed as the successor to Hugo Broos after previously managing the national team on two occasions.
South Africa Squad for the International Break
Goalkeepers
Ronwen Williams, Sipho Chaine, Ricardo Goss.
Defenders
Aubrey Modiba, Samkelo Kabini, Fawaaz Basadien, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi, Olwethu Makhanya, Khulumanie Ndamane, Imi Okon, Lebone Seema, Nkosinathi Sibisi.
Midfielders
Teboho Mokoena, Lebohang Maboe, Sifiso Sithole, Bathusi Aubaas, Brooklyn Bujanbol.
Forwards
Iqraam Rayners, Yanela Mbuthuma, Cassius Mailula, Oswin Appollis, Bafana Ditlhake, Tashreeq Matthews, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Ronaldo Van Niel, Thapelo Maseko, Chipang Moremi, Luther Singh, Chandré Campbell, Lyle Foster.
South Africa’s Matches During the International Break
South Africa will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Guinea on September 26.
They will then travel to face Eritrea on September 30 before concluding their international break with a friendly against Egypt on October 4 at Cairo International Stadium.
The Egypt fixture will mark another important stage in Mosimane’s return to the South Africa national team as he prepares the squad for upcoming competitions.
Egypt vs South Africa Friendly
Egypt will face South Africa in a friendly on October 4 at Cairo International Stadium, with the match serving as South Africa’s final fixture during the international break.
Who is South Africa’s head coach?
Pitso Mosimane is the head coach of South Africa in his new tenure.
How many matches will South Africa play during the international break?
South Africa will play three matches during the international break.
When is the Egypt vs South Africa friendly?
Egypt will face South Africa in a friendly on October 4 at Cairo International Stadium.
Who will South Africa face before playing Egypt?
South Africa will face Guinea on September 26 and Eritrea on September 30
