Overview
- Kickoff is 15:00 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, with live coverage on SABC1 and SuperSport.
- Hugo Broos named a 23‑man squad and intends to assess newcomers Masindi Nemtajela, Keletso Makgalwa and Elias Mokwana.
- He reversed an initial plan to rest Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates players, selecting 14 from the two clubs to field a stronger side.
- Preparations continued at Ellis Park after a last‑minute hotel cancellation forced a move to NH Hotel Sandton, with departure to Gqeberha on Thursday.
- Pre‑AFCON plans include a December 8–17 camp at the University of Pretoria and Broos’s trip to the World Cup draw in Washington on December 5.