South Africa will play Kenya in a key 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 11. The match in Johannesburg is the first of a double-header, with the return fixture scheduled for Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium on November 17. This home fixture on Saturday 11 November is the team's next scheduled match.
Benni McCarthy, the former Bafana Bafana striker now in charge of Kenya, has named a 36-man provisional squad for the fixtures. "Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his provisional squad ahead of Kenya’s back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against South Africa in November," he said. The squad includes several players based in South Africa, such as goalkeeper Ian Otieno of Richards Bay, underlining McCarthy's efforts to widen his talent pool.
The Kenyan provisional list features five goalkeepers, 11 defenders, seven midfielders and 11 forwards. Notable inclusions are defenders Joseph Okumu of Stade de Reims and Eric Marcelo Ouma of Raków Częstochowa, alongside veteran striker Michael Olunga, who plays for Al Arabi in Qatar.
South Africa head into the qualifiers on the back of a 1-0 victory over Egypt earlier this month. P. Dithejane scored the only goal in that friendly on October 4, a result that extends the team's unbeaten run to one match. That victory over Egypt on Sunday 4 October represents their most recent result, giving them a recent form of one win, no draws, and no defeats from their last one outing. The side's next competitive action is this home tie against Kenya, which will be a key test in their qualification campaign for the tournament they are co-hosting in 2027.
The squad is expected to be announced in the coming weeks ahead of the November international window. South Africa will be looking to build on the momentum from their last performance as they prepare for the visit of Kenya.
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The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced on Friday that the Africa Cup of Nations will revert to being held every two years. CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the decision was unanimous, citing financial concerns over a proposed replacement competition. The next three tournaments after the 2027 edition, which South Africa is co-hosting, are now scheduled for 2028, 2031 and 2033. South Africa's next match is a home qualifier against Kenya on 11 November.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed on 31 October 2026 that the Africa Cup of Nations will remain a biennial event. CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the unanimous vote was to protect African football's interests and financial stability. The next tournaments after the 2027 edition, co-hosted by South Africa, are now scheduled for 2028, 2031 and 2033. South Africa's next match is a home qualifier against Kenya on 11 November.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has restored the Africa Cup of Nations to a biennial schedule. CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the unanimous decision on Thursday was to "advance, protect and promote the interests of African football." The next tournaments after the 2027 edition, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, are now scheduled for 2028, 2031 and 2033. South Africa's next fixture is a home qualifier against Kenya on 2026-11-11.
South Africa's Orlando Pirates have been drawn in Group C of the CAF Champions League. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the draw on Wednesday, placing the Pirates alongside Morocco's RS Berkane, Tanzania's Simba SC and Cameroon's Colombe Sportive. The group stage begins on the weekend of 27-29 November 2026. The Pirates' next match is a home qualifier against Kenya on 2026-11-11.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has restored the Africa Cup of Nations to a biennial schedule. CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the unanimous decision on Thursday was to "advance, protect and promote the interests of African football." The next tournaments after the 2027 edition, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, are now scheduled for 2028, 2031 and 2033. South Africa's next fixture is a home qualifier against Kenya on 2026-11-11.
