South Africa announce squad for AFCON 2025
The Bafana Bafana will play Angola in the opening AFCON 2025 game.
Hugo Broos, the head coach of South Africa, recently revealed his team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco.
In his decision, Hugo Broos chose nine Orlando Pirates players, five from Mamelodi Sundowns, while significantly, no Kaizer Chiefs stars made the 25-man roster.
The squad also boasts two players from the U20 national team that earned the African title this spring: Tylon Smith and Shandre Campbell. Former Monaco player Lyle Foster, currently at Burnley, is one of the few internationals included.
Keeping that in consideration, the selection of Campbell in his 25-man squad might have been seen as a turnaround – although it may largely have been influenced by Zwane’s recurrent injury difficulties.
South Africa are in Group B for the competition in Morocco (Dec. 21 – Jan. 18) – alongside Egypt and nearby countries Angola and Zimbabwe.
On December 22, they will play Angola in Marrakesh. On Boxing Day, they will go to Agadir to play Egypt. On December 29, they will play their final group stage match in Marrakech against Zimbabwe.
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South Africa squad for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele FC), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba (both Sundowns), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi (both Pirates), Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB, Romania), Samukelo Kabini (Molde FK, Norway), Tylon Smith (QPR, England)
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (both Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela, Portugal)
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Sipho Mbule, Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng (all Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Mohau Nkota (Al-Ettifaq, Saudi Arabia), Elias Mokwana (Al Hazem, Saudi Arabia), Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Standby reserves: Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs), Iqraam Rayners (Sundowns), Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch FC)
Which AFCON 2025 group are South Africa in?
They are in Group B.
Which other nations are in their group?
Egypt, Angola and Zimbabwe are in their group.
When will South Africa start their competition?
They will start the competition on 22 December.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.