This week marks the beginning of an exciting journey for Bafana Bafana as they kick off their quest for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Under the guidance of coach Hugo Broos, the team is eager to maintain their momentum and make a strong start in their qualification campaign.

Upcoming Matches

Bafana Bafana will open their AFCON qualifiers with a match against Uganda at Orlando Stadium on Friday, 6 September.

The game is set to begin at 18:00.

Following that, they’ll head to South Sudan for their second group match on Tuesday, 10 September, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 (SA time).

Team Rankings and Expectations

In the latest FIFA rankings, South Africa stands at 57th, while Uganda is ranked 95th and South Sudan 169th.

Broos emphasizes the importance of starting the qualifiers on a positive note to set the tone for the campaign.

Reflecting on the past eight months, he’s pleased with the team’s performance, including a strong showing at the recent AFCON and good results in friendly matches and World Cup qualifiers.

Training and Preparation

On the first day of camp, Broos had 20 players in training and was expecting the arrival of three more: Elias Mokwana, who was anticipated on Monday night, and Sphephelo Sithole and Siyabonga Ngezana, expected on Tuesday morning.

Ticket Information and Group Details

For those looking to support the team, gates will open at 15:00 on Friday, and tickets are priced at R30 for children, scholars, and students, R60 for adults, and R140 for a family (2 adults + 2 children).

Tickets can be purchased through TicketPro and various retail locations like Spar, SASOL, ENGEN, SHELL, PowerFashion, and JAM Clothing.

Bafana Bafana are drawn in Group K, facing Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan.

The top two teams from the group will secure their spots for the AFCON tournament, which will be held in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.