Cairo International Stadium
Bafana Bafana next match, kick-off time and venue
The top card shows Bafana Bafana’s next opponent, the competition, the stadium and the SAST kick-off. Matches at home and abroad are converted alike, so a 19:00 start in Nairobi shows as 18:00 SAST.
South Africa play during FIFA’s international windows, normally a game late in the week and another on the Tuesday after. When no window is open, the most recent result moves to the top card, with earlier scores below it.
CAF fixes qualifier dates, and the South African Football Association books friendlies, at times only a few weeks ahead. A newly announced match appears here within 30 minutes.
Bafana Bafana AFCON 2027 qualifiers
South Africa sit in Group D of AFCON 2027 qualifying alongside Guinea, Kenya and Eritrea, with the finals staged across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Bafana Bafana started the group in September 2026 by beating Guinea 2-1 at home and Eritrea 5-0 away. Every team meets the other three twice, so the group runs to six rounds, and the table updates after each match.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 6 | |
| 2 | Guinea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 3 | Eritrea | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 | |
| 4 | Kenya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
In a group of four, goal difference carries weight, and one heavy away loss hurts beyond the points dropped.
Recent Bafana Bafana results
Results from the last year follow, latest first, each with its score and competition. They include the 2026 World Cup: a 2-0 opening defeat to Mexico, 1-1 with Czechia, a 1-0 win against South Korea and a 1-0 round-of-32 exit against Canada.
| Kick-off (SAST) | Match | Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ||
| Egypt01South Africa | ||
| September 2026 | ||
| Eritrea05South Africa | ||
| South Africa21Guinea | ||
| June 2026 | ||
| South Africa01Canada | ||
| South Africa10South Korea | ||
| Czechia11South Africa | ||
Friendlies say less than competitive games, because coaches try new players and swap the side at half-time. Qualifiers and tournaments show the real level, and the Bafana Bafana fixtures at the top of the page show what comes next.
Tickets for Bafana Bafana home games
Tickets for Bafana Bafana home games are sold through the outlets SAFA names when it announces a match, and the association’s own channels carry the on-sale date and the prices.
The venue on the next match card is the one SAFA has confirmed. A change of stadium, which happens when a pitch is unavailable, appears on the card within 30 minutes of the announcement.
Away games are ticketed by the home federation. A trip to Conakry or Nairobi means buying through the Guinean or Kenyan football federation, and the kick-off on the card is already in SAST for fans watching at home.
Bafana Bafana FAQ
When is the next Bafana Bafana match?
The next fixture sits at the top of the page with its date, venue and kick-off in SAST, and it changes as soon as a new match is announced.
Who is in South Africa's AFCON 2027 qualifying group?
Guinea, Kenya and Eritrea, in Group D. Each side plays the other three home and away.
Where are the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals?
In Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, the first finals hosted by three countries.
Are Bafana Bafana kick-off times in SAST?
Yes. Every time on the page is South African time, for home games and trips abroad alike.