NEWS: Helman Mkhalele announces the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup preliminary squad

Bafana Bafana were drawn in group A alongside Mozambique, Eswatini, and Botswana. In the previous tournament, South Africa were knocked out by Malawi after a 5-3 penalty shootout defeat following a goalless draw in regulation time.

The final 23-man squad will be announced in the coming days.

Goalkeepers: Melusi Buthelezi, Sipho Chaine, Olwethu Mzimela, Bruce Bvuma,

Defenders: Zuko Mdunyelwa, Thabang Matuludi, Thabiso Monyane, Sergio Kammies, Dean Van Rooyen, Khulekani Shezi, Keanu Cupido, Thabiso Maloisane, Macbeth Mahlangu, Simphiwe Mcineka, Keegan Allan, Rushwin Dortley, and Thabo Sesane.

Midfielders: Athenkosi Macaba, Bilal Baloyi, Malebogo Modise, Bradley Cross, Samukelo Kabini, Fawaaz Basadien, Talent Mbatha, Liam Bern, Brooklyn Pooggenpoel, Siphesihle Mkhize, Samkelo Zwane, Chumani Butsaka, Antonio Van Wyk, Mduduzi Tshabalala, Puso Dithejane, Luvuyo Phewa, Siphesihle Maduna, and Ethan Brooks.

Attackers: Rowan Human, Relebohile Mofokeng, Devon Titus, Mokibelo Ramabu, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Siyabonga Mabena, Asanele Velebayi, Lesiba Nku, Tshepang Moremi, Miguel Campell, Mfundo Thikazi, Ashley Cupido, Lehlohonolo Mojela, Yanele Mbuthuma, and Lungelo Nguse.