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Gqeberha to host Bafana international friendly against Zambia – South African Football Association

5 November 2025 – Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape will host the international friendly match between 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound Bafana Bafana and regional neighbours Zambia this month. The match will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the Eastern Cape on Saturday, 15 November 2025 as part of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo

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5 November 2025 – Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape will host the international friendly match between 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound Bafana Bafana and regional neighbours Zambia this month.

The match will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the Eastern Cape on Saturday, 15 November 2025 as part of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos’ preparations for this year’s Africa Cup on Nations (AFCON) in Morocco at the end of the year. The South African Football Association (SAFA) will confirm the ticketing details in the coming days. Kick-off in Gqeberha will be at 18h00.

The final Bafana Bafana squad for the international friendly against Zambia will be announced by coach Broos at SAFA House on Thursday, 6 November 2025. The Belgian mentor named a preliminary squad for the friendly a couple of days ago and will trim it down to the final 23 players on Thursday.

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