
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced that the Orlando Amstel Arena will host Bafana Bafana's opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The match will mark Pitso Mosimane's first game in charge of the national team, according to The South African. The venue, located in Soweto, is one of the country's most iconic football stadiums.
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