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Predicting Bafana Bafana’s XI to face Guinea in CHAN Group C encounter: Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs star Keagan Dolly set to start?

South Africa take on the National Elephants in the African Nations Championship at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Monday, 11 August.

Bafana Bafana will be hunting for their first win at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after holding Algeria to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group C clash. Abdennour Belhocini gave the Desert Warriors the lead in the 29th minute, but Thabiso Kutumela struck just before halftime to restore parity for South Africa. 

With Molefi Ntseki’s side sitting on one point, they will be eager to claim maximum points against Guinea, who have already played twice and collected three points.  

Here, GOAL predicts how Ntseki could line up his team.

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  • Samukelo Xulu of South AfricaBackpagepix

    GOALKEEPER: Samukelo Xulu

    Despite conceding against Algeria, Xulu produced several crucial saves to prevent the opposition from snatching all three points. A display that should secure him another start.  

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  • Wayde Jooste of South AfricaBackpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Wayde Jooste

    The wingback excels both defensively and offensively, making him a key option to keep the Guinea defenders under pressure. 

  • Terrence Mashego of South AfricaBackpagepix

    LEFT-BACK: Terrence Mashego

    Treading carefully on a yellow card, Mashego was substituted against Algeria - likely as a precaution to keep him available for the upcoming match.  

  • Ramahlwe Mphahlele of South AfricaBackpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Ramahlwe Mphahlele

    The veteran centre-back offers invaluable experience and is a crucial presence at the heart of the team’s defence.  

  • Kwanda Mngonyama, Bafana Bafana, June 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Kwanda Mngonyama

    Despite receiving a yellow card in the previous match, Ntseki may choose to retain Mngonyama in the lineup, valuing his defensive strength.

  • Keagan Johannes, Aimen Mahious & Kwanda Mngonyama, Algeria vs Bafana Bafana, August 2025Backpagepix

    DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER: Kegan Johannes

    Having featured in a defensive midfield role in the previous match, Johannes could be deployed there again to offer additional cover.

  • Malibongwe Khoza, Bafana Bafana, August 2025Backpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Malibongwe Khoza

    With a man-of-the-match display, Khoza proved his value and strengthened his case to feature again for South Africa.

  • Neo Maema of South AfricaBackpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Neo Maema

    Having featured primarily on the wing in the previous match, Maema could prove more effective stepping into the attacking midfield role ahead of Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, who occupied the position last match.

  • Menzi Masuku of South AfricaBackpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Menzi Masuku

    Despite being substituted in the previous game, Masuku could earn a recall to the starting lineup.

  • Molefi Ntseki of South AfricaBackpagepix

    LEFT ATTACKER: Keagan Dolly

    Having come off the bench against Algeria, Dolly could earn a starting spot in the upcoming match.

  • Thabiso Kutumela and Tebogo Tlolane, South AfricaBackpage

    STRIKER: Thabiso Kutumela

    As South Africa’s sole goalscorer in the tournament so far, Kutumela is likely to lead the attack once more.