Bafana Bafana of South Africa head coach Hugo Broos on Monday announced his final 25-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Broos selected the squad from the initial 55-man provisional list he released two weeks earlier.
The lineup largely maintains continuity from the AFCON 2023 bronze-medal campaign while also incorporating emerging talents who earned their spots through impressive club performances.
The players are set to assemble on 8 December before heading to Morocco, where they will aim for a historic second continental title.
South Africa will kick off their AFCON 2025 campaign against the Palancas Negras of Angola on 22 December, followed by a clash with the Pharaohs of Egypt four days later.
Broos’ team will conclude their Group B matches against the Warriors of Zimbabwe on 29 December.
The squad will complete final preparations in camp before the coach finalizes his matchday lineups for the group stage.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele FC), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba (both Sundowns), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi (both Pirates), Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB, Romania), Samukelo Kabini (Molde FK, Norway), Tylon Smith (QPR, England)
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (both Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela, Portugal)
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Sipho Mbule, Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng (all Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Mohau Nkota (Al-Ettifaq, Saudi Arabia), Elias Mokwana (Al Hazem, Saudi Arabia), Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Standby reserves: Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs), Iqraam Rayners (Sundowns), Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch FC)
