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South Africa head coach has seen his preparations for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers disrupted by a significant injury to a key defensive stalwart. The Bafana Bafana mentor will have to make do without one of his most experienced campaigners as the national team begins a new chapter under his leadership.

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has officially confirmed that experienced defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has been sidelined with an injury, ruling him out of the crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Guinea.

Speaking to the media during a pre-match press conference, Mosimane detailed the nature of the situation regarding the veteran centre-back.