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Mosimane Returns: Bafana Bafana Aim for AFCON Glory
26 Sep
Summary
- Pitso Mosimane begins second Bafana Bafana coaching tenure.
- South Africa seeks AFCON 2027 qualification against Guinea.
- Bafana last won AFCON in 1996, aim to top continental stage.
Pitso Mosimane has commenced his second spell as the head coach of Bafana Bafana, officially announced on September 1, 2026. His immediate focus is a home Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifier against Guinea, scheduled for Saturday at Orlando Amstel Arena. Mosimane previously managed the national team from 2010 to 2012.
He returns to the helm following South Africa's elimination in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite reaching this stage, the team's quest for an Africa Cup of Nations title, last won in 1996, continues. This historic win was followed by a third-place finish at the 2023 AFCON, held in Ivory Coast.
Mosimane's mandate includes replicating his continental club coaching triumphs with Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly. The qualifier against Guinea is essential for securing a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. South Africa must top their qualifying group to guarantee participation.
