How and Where to Watch: South Africa vs Kenya LIVE on beIN SPORTS

South Africa looks to extend its perfect start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers when it hosts Kenya on Friday, November 13. With Pitso Mosimane facing former Bafana Bafana star Benni McCarthy, the Group D encounter promises an intriguing coaching battle.

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South Africa vs Kenya: How and Where to Watch LIVE

Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers brings an important encounter to Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, where South Africa welcomes Kenya on Friday, November 13.

Bafana Bafana enters the international window leading Group D with six points from two matches, while Kenya has collected just one point but is already qualified for the tournament as a co-host.

Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT, with coverage beginning at 10:50 AM ET / 7:50 AM PT on beIN SPORTS CONNECT in the United States.

South Africa Aims to Maintain Its Perfect Qualifying Record

South Africa, managed by Pitso Mosimane, has enjoyed an impressive start to the qualifying campaign, winning both opening matches.

Bafana Bafana began with a 2-1 victory over Guinea on September 26, thanks to goals from Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini.

Four days later, South Africa delivered an emphatic 5-0 victory against Eritrea in Cairo, with Relebohile Mofokeng scoring twice. Sphephelo Sithole, Iqraam Rayners and Luther Singh completed the scoring.

With seven goals scored and just one conceded, Mosimane's team has established itself as the strongest side in Group D.

The coach has included Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis and Lyle Foster in his squad for the double-header against Kenya.

Kenya Looks for Its First Win of the Qualifying Campaign

Kenya, coached by former South African international Benni McCarthy, has experienced a challenging start to its qualifying campaign.

The Harambee Stars opened with a 1-1 draw against Eritrea on September 26, when Ryan Ogam scored an 87th-minute equalizer to rescue a point.

Their second match ended in a 1-0 defeat to Guinea, with Serhou Guirassy scoring the winning goal in the 32nd minute.

Despite those results, Kenya has already secured its place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as one of the three host nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda.

One of the biggest developments for Benni McCarthy is the return of captain Michael Olunga, who is back in the national team after recovering from an injury that required surgery. Defender Eric Ouma also returns after missing the previous qualifying matches.

The final squad also features Ryan Ogam, who scored the equalizer against Eritrea, Mohammed Bajaber, and goalkeeper Byrne Omondi. With key players returning, Kenya will look for its first win of this qualifying campaign, despite already having secured a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as a co-host.

A Special Coaching Reunion With Qualification Implications

One of the most interesting storylines is the meeting between Pitso Mosimane and Benni McCarthy, two prominent figures in South African soccer.

McCarthy remains South Africa's all-time leading international goalscorer with 31 goals, but now returns to face his home country as Kenya's head coach.

Although Kenya is automatically qualified, the match carries major implications for South Africa. Only the highest-placed team among South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea will secure Group D's additional qualification spot.

The two teams will meet again on November 17 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.