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South Africa squad for the September–October 2026 international break
30 players · coach Pitso Mosimane · announced 17 September 2026 · as of 17 September 2026
Pitso Mosimane’s South Africa squad for the September–October 2026 international break was announced on 17 September 2026 by South African Football Association. It has 30 players, as of 17 September 2026. The highest-rated of them in Perfect Eleven are Ronwen Williams (81), Themba Zwane (78) and Teboho Mokoena (77).
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The squad
Players are grouped by position as our sources list them; the role is the one each player fills in the game. Ratings are Perfect Eleven game ratings, the numbers the game deals, not an official or statistical measure: how our ratings work.
Goalkeepers 3
| Player · club | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ronwen WilliamsMamelodi Sundowns | GK | 81 |
| Sipho ChaineOrlando Pirates | GK | 74 |
| Ricardo GossMamelodi Sundowns | GK | 73 |
Defenders 11
| Player · club | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Olwethu MakhanyaRangers | CB | 75 |
| Aubrey ModibaMamelodi Sundowns | LB | 74 |
| Ime OkonHannover 96 | CB | 73 |
| Nkosinathi SibisiOrlando Pirates | CB | 73 |
| Samukelo KabiniMolde | CB | 72 |
| Kamogelo SebelebeleOrlando Pirates | RW | 72 |
| Fawaaz BasadienMamelodi Sundowns | CB | 71 |
| Thapelo MorenaMamelodi Sundowns | CB | 71 |
| Thabang MatuludiMamelodi Sundowns | LB | 71 |
| Khulumani NdamaneMamelodi Sundowns | CB | 71 |
| Lebone SeemaOrlando Pirates | CB | 71 |
Midfielders 5
| Player · club | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Teboho MokoenaMamelodi Sundowns | CM | 77 |
| Lebohang MaboeKaizer Chiefs | CAM | 71 |
| Yaya SitholeTondela | CDM | 71 |
| Bathusi AubaasMamelodi Sundowns | CM | 71 |
| Brooklyn PoggenpoelDurban City | CM | 71 |
Forwards 11
| Player · club | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Themba ZwaneMamelodi Sundowns | CAM | 78 |
| Iqraam RaynersMamelodi Sundowns | ST | 75 |
| Relebohile MofokengUnion Saint-Gilloise | RW | 75 |
| Oswin AppollisOrlando Pirates | LW | 74 |
| Yanela MbuthumaOrlando Pirates | ST | 72 |
| Cassius MailulaMamelodi Sundowns | ST | 72 |
| Puso DithejaneChicago Fire | RW | 72 |
| Tashreeq MatthewsMamelodi Sundowns | LW | 72 |
| Thapelo MasekoCopenhagen | RW | 72 |
| Luther SinghAEL Limassol | RW | 72 |
| Shandre CampbellKortrijk | RW | 72 |
South Africa in the September–October 2026 international break
3 fixtures, 1 with a result so far. Kick-off times are Eastern Time (ET); a score appears once two published sources confirm it. All 205 international fixtures and results →
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 26 Sep 09:00 ET | South Africa v Guinea AFCON 2027 qualifiers · Group D, matchday 1 · Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg | 2–1 |
| Wed 30 Sep 12:00 ET | Eritrea v South Africa AFCON 2027 qualifiers · Group D, matchday 2 · Al-Salam Stadium, Cairo | no score yet |
| Sun 4 Oct 14:00 ET | Egypt v South Africa Friendly · Cairo International Stadium | no score yet |
Sources
Where this page comes from: the federation’s own announcement first, then the other sources our research used.
- South African Football Association · published 17 September 2026 · federation
- SoccerMag · published 17 September 2026 · secondary source
- Wikipedia · secondary source
The squad South Africa took to the 2026 World Cup is kept in the World Cup 2026 archive.