Bafana Bafana opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2 to 1 victory over Guinea at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, 26 September 2026. Goals from Ime Okon and substitute Samukele Kabini secured three points in Pitso Mosimane’s first match since returning as national team coach. The result puts South Africa at the top of Group D ahead of their next qualifier against Eritrea in Cairo on Wednesday, 30 September.