South Africa’s senior men’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, will play two international friendly matches in June 2025.
Bafana Bafana international friendly fixtures confirmed
These matches are part of the team’s preparation for future international tournaments and provide a chance for the coaching staff to assess new and existing talent.
Who are they playing and when?
Bafana Bafana will face Tanzania on Friday, 6 June 2025, at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo.
The second match will be against Mozambique on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria.
Both matches are part of FIFA’s official international calendar, meaning they do not affect competitive tournament standings but help teams stay active and test strategies.
Here is the final squad
Coach Hugo Broos has named a final squad of 23 players for the friendlies.
The list includes both experienced players and some newer faces. Here are the names of those selected:
- Goalkeepers: Renaldo Leaner, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine
- Defenders: Sydney Mobbie, Samukelo Kabini, Thabo Moloisane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khulumanindamini, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Deano van Rooyen, Fawaaz Basadien
- Midfielders: Ndamulelo Maphangule, Simphiwe Selepe, Oswin Appollis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Thalente Mbatha
- Forwards: Ashley Cupido, Relebohile Mofokeng, Tshepang Moremi, Yanela Mbuthuma, Mohau Nkota, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Luke le Roux
Players from Mamelodi Sundowns were not included due to the club’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA from 14 June to 13 July 2025.
Coach Hugo Broos expressed satisfaction with the progress of South African football. He highlighted the achievements of youth and women’s national teams and emphasised the need for continued effort to build on this momentum.
“These are glory days for South African football,” Broos said. “But we are at a crossroads. We must keep working hard and not lose what we have built.”
Bafana Bafana international friendlies: How to watch live in SA
Broadcast details have not yet been officially announced, but in the past, South Africa’s international matches have been aired live on SABC Sport and sometimes on SuperSport.
Fans are advised to check the official SAFA (South African Football Association) website and TV guides closer to the match days for confirmed broadcast times and channels.