{
  "id": 9754930,
  "title": "Three Bafana players to watch against Guinea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/three-bafana-players-to-watch-against-guinea",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T11:03:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/three-bafana-players-watch-guinea/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three Bafana Bafana players to watch against Guinea in their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier are Relebohile Mofokeng, Teboho Mokoena, and Ronwen Williams.\n\nMofokeng, who has had a brilliant start at Belgian side Union St Gilloise, could become the playmaker to lead Bafana Bafana into a bright future. His eye for goal and key pass could be vital in breaking down Guinea's defense. Playing at a stadium where he shone for Orlando Pirates would also boost his motivation.\n\nMokoena, a key midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns, is likely to be on Pitso Mosimane's team sheet. With a powerful shot and unmatched box-to-box energy, he will be needed at his best to control the middle of the park against Guinea.\n\nRonwen Williams, currently the Bafana number one goalkeeper, may face a battle to retain the jersey. However, he is expected to start against Guinea and a strong performance could settle any doubts about his position.",
  "summary": "Phakaaathi looks at three players who could be key to Bafana picking up all three points against Syli National.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}