Possible Bafana Line-Up: Pitso To Make Spac…

Mbekezeli Mbokazi could start against Kenya. Image: Gallo Images

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane could make a change in defence for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Kenya.

In the last two qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, Mosimane had a central defensive pairing of Ime Okon and Olwethu Makhanya, and they were praised for their performances in those two matches.

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But the return of Mbekezeli Mbokazi could see Mosimane making a change for the clash against Kenya. Mbokazi looks set to play alongside Makhanya in central defence. Thabang Matuludi and Aubrey Modiba are expected to start at right and left back respectively.

In midfield, there has been questions around the fitness of Teboho Mokoena with the heavy load he’s had over the last few years, but he looks set to start with Sphephelo Sithole.

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Upfront, Iqraam Rayners is a favourite to start ahead of Lyle Foster, who has returned to the national team after not being part of the squad that played against Guinea and Eritrea a few weeks ago.

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Relebohile Mofokeng is expected to start in the number 10 role, with Tshepang Moremi and Oswin Appollis likely to start as the wingers.

Possible line-up: Ronwen Williams, Thabang Matuludi, Olwethu Makhanya, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Relebohile Mofokeng, Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, Iqraam Rayners

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