Bafana Bafana set to face Kenya in back-to-back AFCON qualifiers
What happened
According to SABC News, South Africa's men's national team, Bafana Bafana, is set to face Kenya in back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures. EWN reports that Pitso Mosimane has named a 27-man squad for the Kenya qualifiers.
When it started
The headlines do not give exact match dates or venues, so these details are unknown from the sources provided. The search trend started on 11 November 2026.
How it spread
According to the headlines, the two matches are part of AFCON qualifying, with the squad selection announced ahead of them. The sources do not describe the match format or results.
Why it matters
Interest is driven by the upcoming qualifiers against Kenya and the squad announcement. News24 also published a piece in which Modise discusses Mosimane and McCarthy, with the headline quoting him saying 'They hate losing'.