Bafana Bafana take on Egypt in the first leg of their African Nations Championship qualifier this afternoon.
African Nations Championship Qualifier
Teams: South Africa v Egypt
Date: 02 March 2025
Venue: Free State Stadium
Time: 17h00
The clash was scheduled to take place on Friday but was moved to Sunday evening due to visa issues for the Egyptian team.
There was also a change in the coaching department as Molefi Ntseki will take charge of the team, replacing Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele.
Bafana did not qualify for the last CHAN tournament after losing to Angola 6-1 on aggregate back in 2023.
This make-shift side only assembled for training earlier this week, while Bloemfontein-born Neo Maema has been named captain for the clash.
Here's how they line up:
South Africa: Xulu, Mfolozi, Smith, Baloyi, Mashego, Luthuli, Webber, Maema, Saleng, Jansen, Matodzi,
Subs: Gumede, Sithebe, Teto, Hlongwane, Sam, Mini, Seabi, Tshobeni, Mhlongo, McCarthy
