Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named his strongest possible starting line-up for Friday’s encounter against Nigeria in Uyo.
Kick-off is at 21:00 SA time.
This a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, and whoever wins tonight’s clash will top Group C going into matchday four next week.
Now, as expected, skipper Ronwen Williams starts for Bafana Bafana alongside three of his usual back four at Mamelodi Sundowns in Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba and Mothobi Mvala.
The defence is completed by none other than Siyabonga Ngezana who had a season to remember in Romania for FCSB.
Teboho Mokoena and Sphephelo Sithole will anchor the midfield with Themba Zwane and Elias Mokwana of Sekhukhune United linking up the midfield and the attackers.
Al Ahly attacker Percy Tau partners Stellies top goalscorer Iqraam Rayners upfront as Broos look to play a 4-4-2 formation.
BAFANA BAFANA STARTING XI VS NIGERIA
Bafana Bafana XI: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mothobi Mvala, Aubrey Modiba, Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Themba Zwane, Percy Tau, Elias Mokwana, Iqraam Rayners.
NWABALI STARTS FOR NIGERIA
Meanwhile, Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has kept his place in the Nigeria starting line-up for this encounter.
This marks his second international game against Bafana Bafana who the majority of Inknows as he plies his trade in South Africa.
Overall, the Super Eagles also named a strong starting line-up even without the injured Victor Osimhen.
Nigeria XI: Nwabali, Semi, Bassey, Taminu, Osayi-Samuel, Ndidi, Iwobi, Bashiru, Lookman, Onuachu, Iheanacho.