South Africa’s national rugby and football teams will both face international opposition on Friday, 13 November, with the Springboks meeting France and Bafana Bafana taking on Kenya.
Bafana Bafana’s match against Kenya will be played at Orlando Stadium, with kick-off at 18:00. SAFA has confirmed the fixture details.
A win would move South Africa closer to qualification for AFCON 2027 and give the team momentum ahead of the return fixture on Tuesday, 17 November.
Pitso Mosimane is seeking a fourth consecutive victory since beginning his second spell in charge. His side have already beaten Guinea and Eritrea, as well as defeating Egypt in a friendly in Cairo.
Kenya have already secured their place at the main AFCON 2027 tournament because they are one of the co-hosts. That leaves Bafana Bafana competing for the sole remaining qualification place in the group.
Mosimane’s starting line-up is expected to be announced either today or tomorrow. He has also warned that Kenya will provide a serious test and should not be underestimated.
Springboks chasing lead before finals weekend
The Springboks will play France in Saint-Denis later on Friday, with kick-off scheduled for 21:10. The Nations Championship website has confirmed the match details.
South Africa are targeting victory as they continue their own pursuit of the Nations Championship title and prepare for the competition’s decisive stages.
Rassie Erasmus has selected a full-strength XV for the contest and named a powerful replacement bench for the meeting with France.
The Springboks currently lead the Southern Hemisphere standings, with New Zealand behind them on points difference. A result other than victory would give the All Blacks an opportunity to move above South Africa.
Ireland will provide South Africa’s next challenge the following weekend, when the teams meet in Dublin.
The Nations Championship finals weekend will take place at Twickenham in London from 27 to 29 November. South Africa are bidding to win the inaugural title, with the 2027 Rugby World Cup also approaching.
