Predicting Bafana Bafana's XI to face Tanzania in an international friendly match - Orlando Pirates duo Mohau Nkota & Mbekezeli Mbokazi set for debut starts under Hugo Broos?

Broos' South Africa are back in action for the first time since March as they seek to stay active ahead of resuming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

Bafana Bafana host Tanzania in an international friendly match at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday.

Coach Hugo Broos has called up a number of players who could make their national team debuts as he seeks to introduce new blood to continue strengthening his side.

GOAL predicts how Broos could pick his starting line-up for this match and see how Bafana fare without Mamelodi Sundowns players.

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GOALKEEPER: Sipho Chaine
Broos is likely to start Chaine in goal, although he would be keen to see how newboy Renaldo Leaner carries himself in national team colours.

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RIGHT-BACK: Nyiko Mobbie
With Khuliso Mudau not available, Mobbie has an opportunity to showcase his experience at international level.
LEFT-BACK: Fawaaz Basadien
The Stellenbosch defender has gone into this camp with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates transfer rumours around him intensifying.
He will captain Bafana against Tanzania.

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CENTRE-BACK: Mbekezeli Mbokazi
The Orlando Pirates defender could start in central defence with club teammate Nkosinathi Sibisi expected to captain Bafana against Mozambique on Tuesday.
He would be making his Bafana debut.
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CENTRE-BACK: Thabo Moloisane
The Stellenbosch FC star has been brilliant for his club this season and he could also be handed a debut start.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Luke le Roux
Broos is an avid admirer of the IFK Varnamo utility star, who is so far a strong contender to go to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thalente Mbatha
The Buccaneers midfielder always has a strong shot on his legs and is another player most likely to go to Afcon.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDR: Patrick Maswanganyi
Maswanganyi ended the season strongly with Pirates after getting some criticism towards the end of the season and would want to carry on a high note.
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RIGHT ATTACKER: Relebohile Mofokeng
The Buccaneers star continues to gain experience and after some impressive performances in the Champions League, he might be a regular starter when World Cup qualifiers resume.
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LEFT ATTACKER: Oswin Appollis
The Polokwane City star is another player who is being linked with a move elsewhere and would want to show his quality at international level once again.
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CENTRE-FORWARD: Ashley Cupido
The Stellenbosch FC player is the only experienced striker in the squad, having played for Bafana at the 2024 Cosafa Cup, and he might lead the attack.