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The next round of qualifying matches for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) – which were scheduled for September – have been postponed. Photo: Thabang Lepule/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana vs Ivory Coast: What time is kick-off?

Bafana Bafana are back in action tonight when they face Ivory Coast in a blockbuster friendly International. Here’s all the important details

Bafana Bafana AFCON

The next round of qualifying matches for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) – which were scheduled for September – have been postponed. Photo: Thabang Lepule/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana return to action this evening when they travel to face Ivory Coast in an international friendly.

The South African national take on the Elephants in Abijan, Côte d’Ivoire, as preparation for next year’s AFCON.

Hugo Broos’ side face will be desperate to return back to winning ways after playing out to a lackluster goalless draw against Eswatini last week.

Take a look at all of the important match details from tonight’s clash below.

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Ivory Coast vs Bafana: What time is kick-off?

Bafana face Ivory Coast tonight at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boign with kick-off schedule for 21:00 SAST. The match will not be broadcasted live on SuperSport nor will the SABC be televising it on their regular channels.

You can however stream the blockbuster friendly match on the SABC SPORT or SABC+ websites.

Bafana squad to face Ivory Coast:

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United)

Defenders: Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Paseko Mako (all Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Xulu (SuperSport United)

Bafana Midfielders: Sphephelo Sithole (C.D. Tondela, Portugal), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Njabulo Blom (St Louis FC, USA), Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Kaizer Chiefs)

Forwards: Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Mduduzi Mdantsane (Kaizer Chiefs), Monnapule Saleng, Zakhele Lepasa (both Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Lebo Mothiba (Strasbourg FC, France), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota FC, USA).

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Ronwen Williams becomes a dad – Broos

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“I want to make a happy announcement, Ronwen became yesterday a father of a beautiful girl,” Bafana coach Hugo Broos said as quoted by IdiskiTimes.

“We congratulate him and his girlfriend. I saw a very happy papa this morning any breakfast, so we were all happy for him. She’s is really, really beautiful. I saw a photograph of her, he did really well, Ronwen.”

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