South Africa’s preliminary squad for AFCON 2025
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Belgian coach Hugo Broos has revealed the preliminary squad for the South African national team set to compete in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Morocco.
This provisional list features 50 players, which will later be trimmed down to form the final squad of 23.
The AFCON 2025 draw placed South Africa in Group C, alongside Egypt, Zimbabwe, and Angola.
South Africa’s preliminary squad for AFCON 2025
Here is the preliminary list selected by the “Bafana Bafana”:
- Goalkeepers:Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine, Renaldo Leaner, Darren Johnson, Brandon Petersen
- Defenders:Ime Okon, Samukelo Kabini, Khuliso Mudau, Fezile Gcaba, Thabang Matuludi, Thabo Moloisane, Khulumani Ndamane, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba, Keegan Allan, Vuyo Letlapa, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Malibongwe Khoza, Siyabonga Ngezana, Thapelo Morena, Thabiso Monyane, Tylon Smith, Faawaz Basadien, Bradley Cross
- Midfielders:Teboho Mokoena, Luke Le Roux, Bathusi Aubaas, Thalente Mbatha, Siphesihle Mkhize, Siphesihle Maduna, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Sphephelo Sithole, Masindi Nemtajela, Mthetheleli Mthiyane
- Forwards:Evidence Makgopa, Sipho Mbule, Keletso Makgalwa, Shandre Campbell, Relebohile Mofokeng, Elias Mokwana, Oswin Appollis, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Patrick Maswanganyi, Iqraam Rayners, Mduduzi Shabalala, Mohau Nkota, Themba Zwane, Lyle Foster, Puso Dithejane, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Mihlali Mayambela, Ashley Cupido, Keletso Makgalwa.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary squad for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco next month. 🇿🇦
One notable omission? No Thembinkosi Lorch in the squad. 👀
Full focus now shifts to the final list before the tournament kicks off.#AfricanFootball#AFCON2025pic.twitter.com/YnjhoRnqXj
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) November 24, 2025
