Hugo Broos names 22-man Bafana Bafana squad to face Zambia

Broos has stuck to the bulk of his 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying squad that has done duty in recent months, with several foreign-based players called up despite the friendly nature of the fixture.

Aside from Sekhukhune United star midfielder Keletso Makgalwa, all departments remain consistent, with the Belgian explaining that he is focussed on preparing for next month's Africa Cup of Nations.

"We are preparing for AFCON, it's not the moment to be calling those players – Shandre is in the selection of 45-50 players. But changing things before a big tournament like AFCON is not a good idea."

Bafana will face Zambia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 15 November in the final FIFA international window of the year before the AFCON kicks off in Morocco on 21 December 2025.

Full Bafana Bafana squad:

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele FC), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders: Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba (both Sundowns), Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch FC), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi (both Pirates), Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Samukelo Kabini (FK Molde, Norway)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (both Sundowns), Masindi Nemtajela, Thalente Mbatha (both Pirates), Sphephele Sithole (CD Thondela, Portugal)

Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Sipho Mbule, Evidence Makgopa (all Pirates), Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United), Mohau Nkota (Al-Etiffaq, Saudi Arabia), Lyle Foster (Burnley FC, England)