{
  "id": 11648716,
  "title": "Bafana coach Mosimane to ring changes for Egypt friendly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bafana-coach-mosimane-to-ring-changes-for-egypt-friendly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T09:18:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/bafana-coach-mosimane-to-ring-changes-for-egypt-friendly/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane is preparing to make significant changes when the South African national team faces Egypt in an international friendly match on Sunday night at the Cairo International Stadium. The match kicks off at 8 pm South African time.\n\nGoalkeepers Sipho Chaine and Ricardo Goss are expected to see action, as well as youngsters such as Fawaaz Basadien, Khulumani Ndamani, Shandre Campbell, Puso Dithejane, Tashreeq Matthews, and Cassius Mailula. Mosimane has stated that his aim is to provide opportunities for all team members during the three-match camp, which includes two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, along with the friendly against Egypt.\n\nMosimane appealed for patience and support for the young players, emphasizing the need to evaluate their capabilities at this level. He urged the nation to understand that the qualifiers have been played, and these matches serve as the only chance for the youngsters to showcase their skills before the Africa Cup of Nations next year.\n\nMosimane also highlighted the emergence of talent from the South African Under-20 and Under-23 national teams. The U23s recently defeated Algeria 3-1 in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Coach Mosimane expressed satisfaction with the prospects and believed that these young players should be given the opportunity to prove themselves in this high-profile friendly match.\n\nHowever, midfielders Bathusi Aubaas and Teboho Mokoena are unable to participate due to injuries.",
  "summary": "Mosimane said that his intention was always to give a run to all the members of the team.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pitso Mosimane to make significant changes for Egypt friendly.",
    "Goalkeepers Sipho Chaine and Ricardo Goss expected to play.",
    "Youngsters Fawaaz Basadien and Cassius Mailula to get opportunities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}