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Bafana Bafana will take on Ghana’s Black Stars at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Sunday, 7 January 2026, in their final match on home soil before travelling to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026) in Morocco.
Coach Hugo Broos will use the fixture to fine-tune his squad and settle final combinations.
“This match gives us the perfect test before the tournament. Ghana is one of the top teams on the continent,” Broos said.
Ticketing and Match Information
SAFA has confirmed that tickets will be sold via TicketPro, with pricing and access details to be announced shortly.
Key Match Info
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Bafana Bafana vs Ghana |
| Date | Sunday, 7 January 2026 |
| Venue | Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria |
| Kick-off time | TBC |
| Broadcast | SABC Sport, DStv (TBC) |
| Tickets | Coming soon via TicketPro |
What It Means for Eastern Cape Fans
The match may be in Gauteng, but interest in the Eastern Cape — including Bizana, Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Port St Johns, Mthatha and Qumbu — will be high as Broos prepares to finalise his AFCON squad.
Fans will be watching for:
- final squad decisions
- starting XI clues
- form of key players
- tactical readiness before AFCON
Supporters are encouraged to watch via SABC Sport or join local viewing events.
Bafana Bafana’s AFCON 2026 Fixtures (Group E)
South Africa will face Mali, Namibia, and Tunisia in a competitive Group E.
AFCON 2026 Group Fixtures
- 16 January: South Africa vs Mali
- 21 January: South Africa vs Namibia
- 24 January: South Africa vs Tunisia
