Bafana Bafana will play three international friendlies as preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire in January next year and for the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

South Africa have already secured their place in next year’s Afcon and were drawn in Group C for the World Cup qualifiers alongside the likes of Nigeria, Benin, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Lesotho, respectively.

Hugo Broos’ side will take on Namibia on 9 September before taking on DR Congo on 12 September and then face off against Eswatini in their final friendly on 13 October.

“These matches are in support of Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos as he continues with his preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations in the beginning of next year, and the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in November this year,” the SAFA CEO said.

“The national team has been going from strength to strength, and we at 10bet can’t wait for the upcoming international friendlies to kick off,” said Nick Moyo, Sponsorship Manager at 10bet South Africa.

“Millions of football enthusiasts and the nation at large have your back, and this is an opportunity to continue rallying behind the team along their exciting journey ahead. Good Luck Bafana Bafana, you have our support.”