Bafana Bafana to Face Legend Benni McCarthy’s Kenya in 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
Bafana Bafana were seeded in Pot 1 and will need to finish among 24 teams that advance from 12 qualifying groups.
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Bafana Bafana drawn with Benni McCarthy's Kenya in AFCON 2027 qualifiers
South Africa learned their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers following Tuesday afternoon’s draw in Cairo, Egypt. Bafana Bafana were placed in Group D, where they will face Kenya, Guinea and Eritrea in what appears to be a straight-forward qualifying campaign for South Africa. Guinea are ranked 80th in the latest FIFA rankings, with Kenya 111th are Eritrea in 184th place. South Africa are ranked 60th. Benni McCarthy …
Harambee Stars Draw Tough AFCON 2027 Qualifying Opponents
The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Harambee Stars Draw Tough AFCON 2027 Qualifying Opponents The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has completed its draw for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, setting the stage for the continental race to the next Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda under the PAMOJA 2027 banner. The draw, conducted in Cairo, Egypt, involved all the 48 national teams […] T…
Bafana draw Benni's Kenya in AFCON 2027 qualifiers - SOCCER MAG
South Africa have been drawn alongside Guinea, Kenya and Eritrea in Group D of the AFCON 2027 qualifying draw, setting up a fascinating clash between Bafana Bafana and a Kenya side coached by South African legend Benni McCarthy. McCarthy, who took charge of Kenya in March 2025, will also serve as a BBC pundit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup before returning his focus to AFCON preparations. The prospect of the Bafana icon facing his home country will …
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