Bafana Bafana Unveil 55-Man Preliminary Squad Ahead of AFCON 2025

The stage is set for Bafana Bafana as head coach Hugo Broos has unveiled a 55-man preliminary squad for the upcoming AFCON tournament in Morocco, scheduled for 21 December 2025 through 18 January 2026.

The squad is the first major step in the build-up to AFCON, and it gives a clear signal of Broos’ intentions: maintain core experience, integrate young talent, and ensure readiness for Group B, which pits South Africa against Egypt, Angola and Zimbabwe.

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Bafana Bafana Preliminary Squad for AFCON 2025

Goalkeepers:
Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine, Renaldo Leaner, Darren Johnson, Brandon Petersen.

Defenders:
Ime Okon, Samukelo Kabini, Khuliso Mudau, Fezile Gcaba, Thabang Matuludi, Thabo Moloisane, Khulumani Ndamane, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba, Keegan Allan, Vuyo Letlapa, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Malibongwe Khoza, Siyabonga Ngezana, Thapelo Morena, Thabiso Monyane, Tylon Smith, Faawaz Basadien, Bradley Cross.

Midfielders:
Teboho Mokoena, Luke Le Roux, Bathusi Aubaas, Thalente Mbatha, Siphesihle Mkhize, Siphesihle Maduna, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Sphephelo Sithole, Masindi Nemtajela, Mthetheleli Mthiyane.

Forwards:
Evidence Makgopa, Sipho Mbule, Keletso Makgalwa, Shandre Campbell, Relebohile Mofokeng, Elias Mokwana, Oswin Appollis, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Patrick Maswanganyi, Iqraam Rayners, Mduduzi Shabalala, Mohau Nkota, Themba Zwane, Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Mihlali Mayambela, Ashley Cupido, Keletso Makgalwa.