South Africa will host Guinea at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the opening Group D match of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
The fixture marks Pitso Mosimane's first game in charge of Bafana Bafana for his third stint, following the departure of former manager Hugo Broos.
South Africa aims to preserve a 21-game unbeaten home record in continental qualifiers that dates back to 2008.
Road Closures and Traffic Advisory
Johannesburg traffic authorities implemented extensive road closures starting at 10 a. m.
local time to manage spectator traffic around Soweto.
Major routes affected include the N17, Soweto Highway, Klipspruit Valley Road, Martha Louw Street, Mooki Street, Sofasonke Street, and Kumalo Main Road.
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Xolani Fihla advised attendees to plan travel early to avoid delays.
Drivers were encouraged to use alternative corridors such as Ballenden and Masopha Streets.
Both national teams enter the qualifier with identical recent records of one win, two draws, and two losses across their last five international matches.
South Africa dropped a 1-0 result against Canada in its previous match, while Guinea suffered a 1-0 friendly defeat against Northern Ireland in June.
Head-to-head statistics show complete parity between the two sides, with each team securing one victory alongside a single draw in three previous meetings.
South Africa earned a 2-1 victory in their most recent encounter in August 2025, while Guinea's last win against Bafana Bafana occurred in January 2006.
The 2027 AFCON qualification tournament runs through March 2027, featuring 48 nations split across 12 groups competing for 24 spot finals, with the top two teams in each group advancing.
