Ramaphosa to host Bafana Bafana farewell ahead of world cup
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead South Africa’s official send-off for Bafana Bafana in Pretoria before the squad leaves for the FIFA World Cup.
Bafana Bafana will contest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted in Mexico, the United Stated, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
They will partake in the competition for the first time since hosting the prestigious tournament in 2010.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the national team send-off dinner on May 27 at the Sefako M Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
The occasion, themed: United by hope, driven by pride, will mark the team’s departure.
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is also expected to announce the final, 26-man squad during the evening.
The gathering forms part of South Africa’s backing of the senior men’s national football team before the global tournament.
Ramaphosa will attend, alongside Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie, South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan, the technical team, players, and invited guests.
Proceedings are set to start at 19:00.
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