FIFA World Cup: All Bafana Bafana’s goalscorers at the finals

Bafana Bafana have officially been eliminated from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Now, the country shifts focus to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the US from 11 June.

Hugo Broos’ charges are expected play high-profile international friendlies in preparation for the global showpiece.

This is because they will face the majority of players who ply their trades in big European leagues.

SA People reminds you of Bafana Bafana goalscorers at FIFA World Cup finals since their first participation in 1998.

FIFA WORLD CUP: WHO ARE BAFANA BAFANA’S GOALSCORERS AT THE FINALS?

Bafana Bafana have been to three different FIFA World Cup finals, including the 2010 edition which was hosted by South Africa.

The South Africa national team has ha nine different goalscorers in all those editions – 1998, 2002 and 2010.

Here is the list…

• Shaun Bartlett – 2 goals (1998)
• Benni Mccarthy – 2 goals (1998, 2002)
• Siyabonga Nomvethe – 1 goal (2002)
• Quinton Fortune – 1 goal (2002)
• Teboho Mokoena – 1 goal (2002)
• Lucas Radebe – 1 goal (2002)
• Siphiwe Tshabalala – 1 goal (2010)
• Bongani Khumalo – 1 goal (2010)
• Katlego Mphela – 1 goal (2010)

WHO WILL SCORE FOR HUGO BROOS’ SIDE IN THE NORTH AMERICA?

As things stand, Bafana Bafana rely heavily on Burnley striker Lyle Foster for goals, and he’s likely to lead at the attack come the finals in June.

However, there are a few players such as Oswin Appollis, Evidence Makgopa who are capable of scoring goals.

Foster, though, if fit, is the one player the majority of fans expects that he scores for Bafana Bafana in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.