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Lone Kaizer Chiefs Star Included in Pitso Mosimane's First Bafana Bafana Squad
Mosimane kept the three goalkeepers and added several surprise picks as South Africa begins its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
- Newly-Appointed Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has named his first 35-man provisional squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month.
- While retaining the group used by predecessor Hugo Broos, Mosimane has introduced several surprise inclusions to bolster the squad's depth and competitive options.
- Notable inclusions include Mamelodi Sundowns player Fawaaz Basadien, Orlando Pirates' Cemran Dansin, Golden Arrows striker Ronaldo van Neel, and Cyprus-based forward Luther Singh's return.
- South Africa will host Guinea on September 26 before traveling to face Eritrea four days later in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches.
- Following the qualifiers, the team will play an international friendly against Egypt at Cairo International Stadium on October 4, marking Mosimane's third match in charge.
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Pitso Mosimane names 35-man provisional Bafana Bafana squad for AFCON qualifiers and Egypt friendly
The newly appointed South Africa coach had little time to consider his options after his delayed appointment but on Friday he named is first extended squad list for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Guinea on September 23 at home, before they meet Eritrea away on September 27, with a friendly against Egypt awaiting in Cairo on October 4.
·Charlotte, United States
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