MLS's Olwethu Makhanya named in Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for Panama friendlies

MLS's Olwethu Makhanya named in Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for Panama friendlies

Hugo Broos has included Philadelphia Union’s Olwethu Makhanya in his 38-man Bafana Bafana squad. The 21-year-old defender looks to make his mark in friendlies against Panama in Durban and Cape Town.

No Kaizer Chiefs players in the latest Bafana Bafana squad

No Kaizer Chiefs players were selected for Hugo Broos’s 37-man preliminary squad for Bafana Bafana. The national team is scheduled to face Panama in two high-profile matches later this month. The first match will take place on 27 March 2026, at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, with kick-off set for 19:00. The teams will then travel to Cape Town for a second clash on 31 March 2026, at DHL Stadium, scheduled for 19:30. These matches serve as prepa…

Broos names 38-man preliminary Bafana Bafana squad

Broos names 38-man preliminary Bafana Bafana squad Nokuthula Khanyile Tue, 03/10/2026 - 08:15 JOHANNESBURG - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a strong 38-man preliminary squad for two international friendlies against Panama.Olwethu Makhanya of Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer is on the list for the first time.The other surprise inclusion is Stellenbosch FC midfielder Mthetheleli Mthiyane.READ | Bafana to host Panama in lead-up …

Broos unveils preliminary Bafana squad for Panama clash

South Africa national soccer team head coach Hugo Broos has revealed a 38-man preliminary squad ahead of two international friendly matches against Panama national football team later this month, Cape {town} Etc reports. The friendlies will take place in two of South Africa’s biggest stadiums, starting at Moses Mabhida Stadium before the teams meet again at Cape Town Stadium. The first match is scheduled for Friday, 27 March in Durban, while the…

Bafana squad named for Panama friendlies

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 38-man preliminary squad for South Africa’s upcoming international friendlies against Panama later this month. The two matches will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium and DHL Cape Town Stadium. South Africa will host Panama in Durban on 27 March, before the teams meet again in Cape Town on 31 March 2026. The friendlies form part of Broos’ preparations ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which wi…

Hugo Broos names Bafana squad for Panama clashes

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a preliminary squad for two friendly matches against Panama this March.