By Bafana Bafana have reconvened in camp as preparations shift into high gear for a crucial pair of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Harambee Stars of Kenya.
Coach Pitso Mosimane put his squad through their paces during an opening training session at Milpark Stadium on Monday evening. However, the initial session operated with a skeleton crew as key overseas-based personnel continued their transit to Johannesburg.
US-based trio Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Lyle Foster, and Puso Dithejane, alongside European campaigners Relebohile Mofokeng and Sphephelo Sithole, were scheduled to land on Monday night, with Samukele Kabini rounding out the arrivals on Tuesday.
South Africa will host the first leg at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday, 13 November 2026, with kick-off locked in for 18h00, before making the trip to Nairobi for the return fixture on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
Addressing the media ahead of the double-header, Mosimane warned his side against underestimating a Kenyan outfit facing mounting pressure.
“Be very careful when you are playing against an emotional team, especially when they have got nothing to lose,” Mosimane cautioned.
Supporters looking to back the team in Soweto can purchase tickets through Ticketpro, priced at R100 for adults and R40 for children aged 5 to 12. Ticket regulations stipulate that child tickets must be accompanied by at least one adult purchase. Stadium gates will swing open at 15h00 on match-day.
