Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs players included in Bafana Bafana squad ahead of important matches against Malawi

South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki has named his squad that will take on Malawi in the final round of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.

The first leg of the qualifier will be played on Saturday, May 3, when Malawi will host Bafana before the return leg that is set to be played at Loftus Stadium on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

The squad is expected to assemble in Johannesburg on Monday, April 28, before they travel to Malawi on May 1.

Ntseki has included in his squad players from various clubs in the Premier Soccer League.

Orlando Pirates' Yanga Madiba, Mamelodi Sundowns trio Malibongwe Khoza, Terrence Mashego and Neo Maema, and Kaizer Chiefs stars Tebogo Potsane, and Samkelo Zwane made the squad.

South African Football Association technical committee chairman Jack Maluleke explained the reason for letting Ntseki take charge of the team going forward.

“The head coach that was appointed, Molefi Ntseki, will continue with the team as he started with them, and we felt that they’ve done a wonderful job. We can also confirm that he will continue with CHAN until the end,” Maluleke said, as quoted by Safa.net.

After Ntseki was brought on board in February, the tactician oversaw a 4-2 aggregate win over Egypt in the previous qualification round.

The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw in Bloemfontein before the South Africans claimed a crucial 3-1 victory at the Suez Canal Stadium in the second leg.

Malawi, on the other hand, beat Comoros 4-0 on aggregate to reach this stage.

The winner between Bafana and Malawi will secure their place in the Chan finals that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in East Africa.

The tournament will be played in August after Caf rescheduled it from February.