TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 fever rises as Broos become first coach to unveil final squad

With exactly 20 Days to go before the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 kicks off, Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos has become the first coach to officially unveil his final squad for the upcoming tournament.

The Belgian tactician, who led the 1996 African champions to a surprise third-place finish in Cote d’Ivoire named his final 25-man squad that will be aiming at going further than the impressive podium finish they secured at the 2023 finals in Cote d’Ivoire.  

Notable inclusions in the squad feature TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Goalkeeper of the Tournament, Ronwen Williams as well as a delicate balance of youth and experience.

Leading the frontline with be UK based striker, Lyle Foster who plays for Burnley FC along the exciting talents, Mohau Nkota and Relebohile Mofokeng.

Similar to his TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 team, Broos’ team is dominated by locally based players who boast continental experience under their belt through the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup over the last two seasons.

South Africa last lifted the Africa’s most prestigious title in 1996.

The current generation, guided by Broos has been in excellent form, with the Belgian tactician steering them towards back-to-back AFCON qualifications and a FIFA World Cup qualification since last appearing as hosts in 2010.

As the countdown to Morocco 2025 begins, South Africa’s early announcement sets the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested tournament set to take place between 21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026.

The final submission of squads for all 24 participating teams will be 11 December 2025. 

South Africa’s TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 squad:

GOALKEEPERS:

Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele FC), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

DEFENDERS

Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Tylon Smith (Queens Park Rangers), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB), Samukelo Kabini (Molde FK), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates).

MIDFIELDERS

Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Siphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela).

FORWARDS

Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Mohau Nkota (El Ettafaq), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnely FC), Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates), Elias Mokwana (Al Hazem), Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates).