South Africa won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996. The team was founded in 1991.
Overview
South Africa's national football team, commonly known as Bafana Bafana, is administered by the South African Football Association, which was founded in 1991. The team's most significant achievement came on home soil in 1996, when they won the Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Tunisia in the final. South Africa also hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2010, becoming the first African nation to do so.
The current squad carries 26 players across all positions. Goalkeepers include S. Chaine, R. Goss and R. Williams, while the defensive unit features players such as B. Cross, S. Kabini and O. Makhanya among others. The midfield and forward lines add further depth to the group.
South Africa competes within the Confederation of African Football and qualifies through the African section of FIFA World Cup qualifying. The team's next competitive focus includes World Cup qualification fixtures, with a match scheduled for 28 June 2026.
