South Africa will kick off their campaign to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a crucial match against Uganda on September 6th.
The encounter will take place at the iconic Orlando Stadium, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash between the 57th and 95th ranked nations according to FIFA.
Group K also includes South Sudan and Congo-Brazzaville, with only the top two teams advancing to the continental showpiece scheduled for Morocco in December 2025.
Bafana will be eager to build on their recent success, having secured a commendable third-place finish at the 2023 AFCON under coach Hugo Broos.
SAFA president Danny Jordaan has called on fans to create a fervent atmosphere at the Orlando Stadium, mirroring the electric support witnessed during the team’s friendly against Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein earlier this year. With tickets now on sale, Jordaan expressed his optimism about a strong start to the qualifying campaign.
We want to continue the momentum and the amazing scenes we saw in Bloemfontein when Bafana Bafana faced Zimbabwe in June. We want to see the same at Orlando Stadium.”
As the nation eagerly anticipates the return of competitive football, all eyes will be on Bafana Bafana as they embark on their quest to represent South Africa on the grand stage of African football.