By Football fever is gripping Gauteng as the province prepares for a thrilling international encounter. Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has issued a passionate call to action for football supporters to purchase their tickets and flood the stands at the iconic Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto.
On Friday, 13 November 2026, Bafana Bafana will lock horns with Kenya in what promises to be a riveting contest.
Kick-off is slated for 18h00, with the hosts looking to extend their dominance and maintain their flawless grip on the top spot of Group D. Having already secured victories in their opening two fixtures against Guinea and Eritrea, Bafana enter the match with momentum firmly on their side.
However, this fixture carries an extra layer of tactical intrigue, pitting two of South Africa’s most revered football minds against one another on the touchline. The tactical chess match features the legendary Dr Pitso Mosimane locking horns with former Bafana Bafana star striker Benni McCarthy, adding a fascinating subplot for purists and casual fans alike.
MEC Maile emphasized the immense role that the supporters play in galvanizing the national team. “The presence and the enthusiasm of supporters will boost their morale and help propel Bafana to glory on Friday,” Maile noted, urging fans to wear their national colours proudly and turn the stadium into a vibrant celebration of South African culture and unity.
Beyond the action on the pitch, the Department has placed a strong emphasis on social responsibility. Authorities have called for exemplary sportsmanship, mutual respect among spectators, and a collective societal stand to protect women and children while actively raising awareness against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
Tickets are currently available via Ticketpro, priced affordably at R100 for adults and R40 for children under the age of 12. With stadium gates opening early at 15:00, fans are strongly encouraged to plan their travel arrangements and arrive ahead of time to soak in the atmosphere and witness two tactical masterminds write a new chapter in African football.
