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Bafana Bafana take on Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday evening.
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Teams: Lesotho v South Africa
Date: 05 September 2025
Venue: Free State Stadium
It has been a fruitful qualifying campaign so far Hugo Broos’ charges, who currently sit top of Group C after six rounds of matches.
Bafana Bafana’s last involvement in the World Cup qualifiers will be back in March, as they defeated Benin 2-0 and defeated Lesotho 1-0.
Lesotho, meanwhile, will be looking to make Group C wide as they enter the clash in fifth spot, seven points adrift of group leaders South Africa.
Teboho Mokoena was a big topic of discussion leading into the encounter, with after Bafana fielded the player in their clash against Lesotho even though he was ineligible.
Here’s how they line up:
South Africa: Williams, Mobbie, Moloisane, Mbokazi, Modiba, Mbatha, Mokoena, Mbule, Nkota, Appollis, Foster
Subs: Goss, Ghaine, Ngezana, Le Roux, Kabini, Mofokeng, Shabalala, Mdunyelwa, Ndamane, Sebelele
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