South Africa
AFRICA CUP 2015
Nations Cup appearances: 8
Best result: Winners (1996)
Coach: Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba (South Africa)
Key players: Dean Furman/Tokelo Rantie
Fifa ranking: 52
Won the Nations Cup on their debut appearance in 1996.
Current team is hoping to win the title to honour late captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, who was shot dead in November.
Bafana Bafana have won just one of their last 12 matches at the Nations Cup.
So far, nine African national teams have qualified.
since 1957 until 2019
Hakimi and Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist
The 2026 World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the USA from 11 June to 19 July
Ranking after eight matches
South Africa beats Congo DR on penalties
Nigeria beats South Africa on penalties
South Africa beats Cape Verde on penalties
South Africa beats Morocco
a goalless draw between South Africa and Tunisia
