Bafana Bafana vs Kenya: kick-off, tickets and venue for 13 November

Bafana Bafana host Kenya in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifier on Friday, 13 November 2026 at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto, with kick-off at 18:00 (SAFA). It is a qualifier, not a friendly, and the first of two back-to-back games against Kenya (SAFA).

When and where is Bafana Bafana vs Kenya?

Sources: SAFA fixture, SAFA announcement, SAFA tickets, SAFA fixtures list.

How much are tickets and when do gates open?

SAFA's official ticket page lists these prices (SAFA Tickets):

A child ticket can only be bought together with at least one adult ticket. Gates open at 15:00 and there is no pass out once you are inside (SAFA Tickets).

What can you take into the stadium?

Supporter flags and musical instruments are allowed. Weapons, dangerous items, drugs, umbrellas and chairs are not. The venue is wheelchair accessible (SAFA Tickets).

Where can you watch the match on TV?

SAFA's fixture page does not yet name a broadcaster. Before match day, check SAFA's fixture page and the official SABC and SuperSport schedules for the confirmed channel.

Why does this game matter?

South Africa won both of their opening Group D qualifiers, while Kenya drew with Eritrea and lost to Guinea (Hivisasa). Kenya are coached by Benni McCarthy, who faces his home country for the first time as Kenya coach, against Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane (SAFA).