Bafana Bafana’s attacking midfielder Sipho Mbule has restored his place, while his Orlando Pirates teammate Thalente Mbatha drops to the bench.
South Africa takes on the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.
A win for Mzansi will seal a spot in the final 16 round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), while a draw will also do the job.
AFCON 2025: BAFANA BAFANA STARTING LINE-UP VS ZIMBABWE
It seems coach Broos has spotted the obvious selection mistake he made in the 1-0 loss to Egypt last Friday.
The Belgian has dropped a more defensive midfielder, Mbatha, for the industrious Mbule in the number 10 role.
South Africa: Williams, Mudau, Ngezana, Mbokazi, Modiba, Sithole, Mokoena, Mbule, Appollis, Moremi, Foster.
Substitutes: To be confirmed.
Zimbabwe: Arubi, Takwara, Garananga, Galloway, Lunga, Nakamba, Maswanhise, Fabisch, Msendami, Antonio, Dube.
Substitutes: To be confirmed.
There is recent history between the two sides. South Africa and Zimbabwe met twice in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The first game was a 0-0 draw away from home before Bafana claimed a clean 3-1 win on home soil. Those results will offer confidence.
WHAT COACH HUGO BROOS SAID
“We know that we have to win to be sure, and we are super motivated,” the Belgian told journalists. “So on Monday, we will be ready to go through it and try to beat Zimbabwe.
“We know that we have the qualities. We know that we can beat Zimbabwe.
He acknowledged that Zimbabwe are have one point and likely have similar thoughts going into the match.
He added that it will be a difficult game for South Africa, but expressed confidence: “We will be ready on Monday. I can assure you, and we will try to win that game.”
“And if you win the game, okay, we are in the second round, and then we will see what happens,” the Bafana Bafana mentor concluded.
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