SEDIBENG.- Vaal young star Relebohile Mofokeng has arrived to join the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya at the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto this Friday. Kick-off is set for 18:00.

Mofokeng will link up with his homeboy and former Orlando Pirates teammate Tshepang Moremi. Both youngsters, who hail from Sharpeville, have been part of the national team for some time.

Mofokeng was originally scheduled to arrive on Monday alongside fellow European-based player Sphephelo Sithole.

Coach Pitso Mosimane has already begun preparations for the crucial fixture.

Friday’s match will see former Bafana star Benni McCarthy manage the Kenya national team against his birth country. Because McCarthy knows South African players very well, many believe this will not be an easy game despite expectations of a straightforward win.

Mosimane will rely on players like Mofokeng and his companions to secure a victory on home soil.

Mofokeng has been outstanding for his Belgian club, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, since joining at the start of the season following Bafana Bafana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has been making headlines in Belgium, with the local media closely following his performances.