Overview
- Pitso Mosimane announced his final 27‑man squad on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to face Kenya in two AFCON qualifiers on 13 and 17 November.
- Mamelodi Sundowns winger Siyanda Ndlovu earned his first senior call‑up after strong club form and was included as part of the coach’s longer‑term talent plan.
- Defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi was recalled after recovering from a thigh injury and his return directly contributed to the omission of Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi from the squad.
- South Africa will host the first leg at Orlando Stadium on 13 November and travel to Kenya for the return on 17 November, and winning both games would put Bafana close to qualifying.
- Mosimane kept much of his early‑season core, recalled experienced forward Lyle Foster for depth, and framed selections as steps toward both immediate results and building squad depth through Vision 2030.