Preview: South Africa vs. Guinea
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Pitso Mosimane has been appointed as the manager of the South African national football team, Bafana Bafana, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He faces the challenge of navigating a difficult group that includes co-hosts Kenya.
Why it matters
The appointment is significant for South African sports as the team attempts to qualify for its third consecutive tournament under new leadership.
By Seye Omidiora | 24 Sep 2026 20:08 , Last updated: 24 Sep 2026 20:12
Pitso Mosimane leads out South Africa for the third time - and second as permanent manager - against Guinea on Saturday, as Bafana Bafana aim to start 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on a positive note.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly manager returns to the national team following Hugo Broos's retirement, with the goal of navigating a challenging Group D, where they are competing for one slot due to the presence of Kenya - co-hosts of AFCON 2027 - in the group.
Mosimane's coaching career has taken him across various nations and multiple continents to differing levels of success, but he returns to his home country with something to prove.
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