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Broos announces preliminary Bafana squad for International Friendly Matches against Panama – South African Football Association

9 March 2026 – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 38-member preliminary team to face Panama in two international friendly matches later this month. Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium and DHL Cape Town Stadium will host the two matches against the Central American country. The South African senior men’s national team will host the

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9 March 2026 – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 38-member preliminary team to face Panama in two international friendly matches later this month.

Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium and DHL Cape Town Stadium will host the two matches against the Central American country. The South African senior men’s national team will host the first match at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday 27 March before facing the visitors in the second game in Cape Town on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

The matches form a critical component of head coach Hugo Broos’ build-up programme ahead of the global tournament, which will be hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026.

The preliminary squad will be trimmed to 23 players in the coming days when Broos announces his final list for the two matches. The team will assemble in Johannesburg on Monday, 23 March 2026.

South African Football: Fans often wear the national team’s colors and wave flags during matches.

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