Head coach Huge Broos has finalised South Africa’s 23-man squad for next week’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification fixture against Morocco in Johannesburg.
Head coach Huge Broos has finalised South Africa’s 23-man squad for next week’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification fixture against Morocco in Johannesburg.
Broos named a preliminary 34-man squad last month. This week, it was reduced to 23. The 19-year-old Thapelo Maseko has been selected in the final 23.
TX Galaxy duo Melusi Buthelezi and Given Msimango, alongside Mamelodi Sundowns pair Sphelele Mkhulise and Khuliso Mudau, are among the 11 players who were cut.
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Hugo Broos' final 23-man Bafana Bafana squad to face Morocco.
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Final squad
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United).
Defenders: Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Innocent Maela, Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Xulu (Turan Tovuz), Thapelo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala, (Mamelodi Sundowns).
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke le Roux (Varbergs), Bathusi Aubaas (TS Galaxy), Njabulo Blom (St Louis City).
Forwards: Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates), Thapelo Maseko, Zakhele Lepasa (SuperSport United), Themba Zwane, Casius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United), Percy Tau (Al Ahly).
