The legendary Bafana Bafana squad that won South Africa’s first-ever and only 1996 Afcon competition.
This squad was full of depth and character to inspire upcoming and generational soccer players in the country. Led by the late energetic coach, Clive Barker and celebrated greatly by Nelson Mandela.
It was the 20th edition of the Africa Cup Of Nations in 1996 that took place at the FNB stadium, in South Africa.
Here’s the full Bafana Bafana squad for Afcon 1996:
| Goalkeepers | |
|---|---|
| Andre Adense | |
| Defenders | |
|---|---|
| Neil Tovey (C) | Centre Back |
| Motaung, Sizwe | Right Back |
| Fish, Mark | Centre Back |
| Radebe, Lucas | Centre Back |
| Nyathi, David | Left Back |
| Tshisevhe, Jacob | Defender |
| Burton, Edries | Centre Back |
| Midfielders | |
|---|---|
| Tinkler, Eric | Defensive Midfielder |
| Buthelezi, Linda | Midfielder |
| Moshoeu, John | Attacking Midfielder |
| Khumalo, Doctor | Attacking Midfielder |
| Mkhalele, Helman | Attacking Midfielder |
| Moeti, John | Midfielder |
| Masilela, Joel | Midfielder |
| Fortune, Quinton | Centre Midfielder |
| Makalakalane, August | Centre Midfielder |
| Madigage, Thomas | Midfielder |
| Ngobe, Dumisa | Centre Midfielder |
| Kungwane, Isaac | Midfielder |
| Modise, David | Midfielder |
| Moosa, Zane | Midfielder |
| Mudau, Daniel | Midfielder |
| Forwards / Attackers / Strikers | |
|---|---|
| Bartlett, Shaun | Centre Forward |
| Masinga, Phil | Centre Forward |
| Williams, Mark | Centre Forward |
| Sikhosana, Jerry | Striker |
| Augustine, Brendan | Right Winger |
| Madida, Fani | Striker |
| Stober, Gerald | Striker |
Starting XI
Andre Arendse, Sizwe Motaung, Neil Tovey, Lucas Radebe, Tinkler, Buthelezi, Doctor Khumalo, John Moshoeu, Phil Masinga, Shaun Bartlett
This winning top squad was led and captained by Neil Tovey.