Hugo Broos calls up top stars for Bafana Bafana World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda

The final team for South Africa's final two group matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications has been revealed by Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos.

South Africa's last two group matches in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be against Rwanda at the Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela on Tuesday, October 14, and against Zimbabwe at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Friday, October 10.

Eight players from the Broos' squad for the September qualifiers have been added to the 23-man roster.

Sydney Mobbie, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Ime Okon, Siyabonga Ngezana, Luke Le Roux, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Patrick Maswanganyi, and Mduduzi Shabalala.

After making an impression at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and establishing himself as a consistent starter for Mamelodi Sundowns, Malibongwe Khoza is called up for the first time to the senior national squad.

The new team includes Khuliso Mudau, Thapelo Morena, Tshepang Moremi, Sphephelo Sithole, Nkosinathi Sibisi, and Thabang Matuludi.

FIFA punished South Africa three points for fielding Teboho Mokoena, who should have been serving a one-game suspension for accruing yellow cards, in their March 2-0 victory over Lesotho, which was transformed into a 3-0 loss.

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Bafana Bafana now sits in second place in group C, one goal behind Benin on goal differential but tied with them on 14 points.

With two group stage qualifiers remaining, South Africa must either win both of their games and pass Benin on goal differential or hope the Cheetahs make a mistake and lose points to guarantee automatic participation.

Goalkeepers - Ronwen Williams – Mamelodi Sundowns, Sipho Chaine – Orlando Pirates, Ricardo Goss – Siwelele FC

Defenders - Malibongwe Khoza – Mamelodi Sundowns, Khuliso Mudau – Mamelodi Sundowns, Aubrey Modiba – Mamelodi Sundowns, Khulumani Ndamane – TS Galaxy

Mbekezeli Mbokazi – Orlando Pirates, Thabang Matuludi – Polokwane City and Samukelo Kabini – Molde FK (Norway), Nkosinathi Sibisi – Orlando Pirates, Sphephelo Sithole – CD Tondela (Portugal)

Midfielders - Teboho Mokoena – Mamelodi Sundowns, Bathusi Aubaas – Mamelodi Sundowns, Thalente Mbatha – Orlando Pirates, Thapelo Morena – Mamelodi Sundowns, Sipho Mbule – Orlando Pirates, Tshepang Moremi – Orlando Pirates, Oswin Appolis – Orlando Pirates

Forwards - Mohau Nkota – Al Ettifaq FC (Saudi Arabia), Relebohile Mofokeng – Orlando Pirates, Iqraam Rayners – Mamelodi Sundowns, Lyle Foster – Burnley FC (England)