The South Africa Football Association has released the Bafana Bafana provisional list for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Nigeria defeated South Africa in the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, and the World Cup qualifier is seen as an opportunity for South Africa to avenge that defeat. Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos announced the provisional list of 36 players on Wednesday, who will begin preparations for the crucial game. Notably, goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, midfielder Aaron Mokoena, and Al Ahly forward Percy Tau featured prominently in the team.
After facing Nigeria on June 7th, the former African champions will play against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their match day 4 encounter. South Africa are currently second in the World Cup qualifying group with three points, trailing Rwanda, who leads with four points. Nigeria are third with two points.
Bafana Bafana Provisional Squad:
Goalkeepers:
- Ronwen Williams
- Bruce Bvuma
- Ricardo Goss
- Veli Mothwa
Defenders:
- Nyiko Mobbie
- Innocent Maela
- Given Msimango
- Khuliso Mudau
- Siyabonga Ngezana
- Thabiso Monyane
- Nkosinathi Sibisi
- Mothobi Mvala
- Terrence Mashego
- Grant Kekana
- Thapelo Morena
- Aubrey Modiba
- Tapelo Xoki
- Thabo Moloisane
Midfielders:
- Teboho Mokoena
- Bathusi Aubaas
- Grant Margeman
- Sphephelo Sithole
- Jayden Adams
Forwards:
- Themba Zwane
- Patrick Maswanganyi
- Tshepang Moremi
- Evidence Makgopa
- Mihlali Mayambela
- Devin Titus
- Mlondi Mbanjwa
- Elias Mokwana
- Percy Tau
- Oswin Appollis
- Iqraam Rayners
- Lyle Foster
- Relebohile Mofokeng
