Predicting Bafana Bafana XI to face Zimbabwe in must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier - Kaizer Chiefs star and Portugal-based midfielder set to start?

After shipping in a goal against Nigeria the last time out, the Bafana captain knows that conceding goals could be disastrous as he faces Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat.   

After missing the September national team camp, Mudau is back and is most likely to start ahead of Thapelo Morena and Thabang Matuludi. 

Broos needs players who are experienced at this level and he can put his trust in Modiba. 

Still the Man of the Moment from his solid display to last weekend's heroic exploits for Orlando Pirates, Mbokazi gives assurances that he can easily shut out Zimbabwe forwards.  

Although Lebone Seema has been benching Sibisi at Pirates, his experience is something that cannot be ignored by Broos.  

The player at the centre of the controversy, which saw Bafana having three points docked by FIFA, Mokoena would want to help South Africa rise above that setback.  

Sundowns coach does not start Aubaas that much, but Broos has always shown that he has belief in the midfielder who has a good understanding with Mokoena.    

Mbule proved that he deserves to be part of Broos' side on his return to the national team against Lesotho and Nigeria.   

Nkota was on target against Lesotho and shook Nigeria defenders, the kind of form he would want to bring to this latest camp.   

The Pirates winger has gained experience at international level and that can count in a big way on Friday. 

Despite Foster not being a prolific scorer for Premier League side Burnley, he is likely to start ahead of Evidence Makgopa who is also struggling at Pirates but remains favoured by Broos.