Predicted Bafana Bafana XI to face Benin in Fifa World Cup qualifier - Hugo Broos to drop Mofokeng for Appollis?

After beating Lesotho, Bafana aim to wrap up World Cup qualifiers with six points in Abidjan, where they won Afcon bronze, to cap a great break.

A year after securing Afcon bronze at the Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny, Bafana Bafana return to the iconic venue with a new mission of securing three points against Benin to strengthen their lead in Group C.

Hugo Broos’ side sits on 10 points after a solid 2-0 victory over Lesotho, while Benin, their next opponent, were held to a draw by Zimbabwe.

With momentum on their side, Bafana will look to build on their recent performances and take another step toward World Cup qualification.

Key players are expected to play a crucial role, and Broos may tweak his lineup to ensure maximum impact.

Here, GOAL predicts Bafana’s strongest XI and looks at how the coach is likely to set up his team for this vital encounter.

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GOALKEEPER: Ronwen Williams
Kept a clean sheet in the last game, commanding a new defensive pairing while staying calm on the ball and breaking defensive lines with his passing.

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RIGHT-BACK: Khuliso Mudau
Played a great game, proving instrumental in pushing forward and contributing to both defence and attack.
LEFT-BACK: Fawaaz Basadien
Complemented the left side by joining the attack, often pivoting inside to create space and making dangerous runs into the box.

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CENTRE-BACK: Siyabonga Ngezana
Ngezana was one of the standout performers in defence, excelling in aerial duels and one-on-one situations.
CENTRE-BACK: Nkosinathi Sibisi
The Orlando Pirates defender put in a strong performance, showing great commitment in tackles and reading the game well.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena
Mokoena plays a key role in covering the defence, quickly transitioning play, and taking shots from outside the box.
CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Jayden Adams
The former Stellenbosch FC star has returned to the team. He controlled the midfield and capped off his performance by scoring his first goal for Bafana Bafana.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Relebohile Mofokeng
The Pirates starlet was a constant threat in one-on-one situations against Lesotho, creating goal-scoring opportunities and netting the opener.
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RIGHT ATTACKER: Elias Mokwana
Mokwana has pace and dribbling ability. He set up the opening goal by beating four players before assisting Relebohile Mofokeng.
LEFT ATTACKER: Thapelo Morena
He is a versatile player who can operate in both attack and defence, using his pace and creativity to generate chances.
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CENTRE-FORWARD: Lyle Foster
He excels in holding up play and creating chances with his movement. Despite not finding the net, Foster remained a crucial part of the attack.