Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has strengthened his technical team with new appointments as the team prepares for the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. The team's preparations are in full swing, with the match scheduled for Saturday. Mosimane has appointed Marcus Mashilo as the new goalkeeper coach, Tshepo Mahao as assistant analyst, and Goolam Valodia as opposition analyst.
The new technical staff members bring valuable experience to the team. Mashilo has worked with Mosimane before, including during his time at Mamelodi Sundowns, and has also collaborated with coaches Manqoba Mngqithi and Rhulani Mokwena. With the technical team now complete, Mosimane expressed satisfaction with the new additions, highlighting Mashilo's extensive experience as a significant asset.
The Bafana Bafana squad assembled in Johannesburg on Sunday night ahead of the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea. Several players arrived at the camp on Monday, including Samukele Kabini, who traveled from Norway overnight, and Puso Dithejane, who arrived from the United States. Other players, such as Relebohile Mofokeng, Ime Okon, and Olwethu Makhanya, were expected to join the camp later on Monday night.
However, not all players are fully fit for the upcoming matches. Lebohang Maboe is nursing a niggling injury and did not train with the rest of the team on Monday. The medical staff will monitor his condition in the coming days to determine his availability for the matches. The team's first match against Guinea is a crucial one, and Mosimane will need all his players in top form.
The 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea is set to take place at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, followed by a match against Eritrea at the Al-Salam Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, on September 30, 2026. The team will then play an international friendly match against Egypt at Cairo International Stadium on October 4, 2026. These matches are essential for the team's preparation and qualification for the tournament.
Tickets for the matches are now on sale, with various packages available, including hospitality options. Adult tickets are priced at R100, while kids under 12 years old can purchase tickets for R40. However, children's tickets can only be bought in conjunction with an adult ticket. Fans can purchase tickets online or through designated booking channels.
The team's management has made significant efforts to ensure a smooth preparation process for the upcoming matches. With the technical staff now in place and the squad assembling, Mosimane is optimistic about the team's chances in the qualifiers. The team's performance in the upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their qualification for the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has added new members to his technical staff ahead of the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea.
- The team will play against Guinea, Eritrea, and Egypt in the upcoming matches as part of their 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.
- Tickets for the matches are now on sale, with various packages available, including hospitality options.
