Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced a preliminary 36-man squad for the friendlies against Namibia and DR Congo that will take place next month.
Bafana will host Namibia on 9 September, and three days later (12 September) take on DR Congo, with the games serving as preparation for November’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) campaign.
The venues and kick-off times for next month’s friendlies will be revealed in the coming days, the South African Football Association (SAFA) said on Tuesday.
Broos will announce the final 23-player list for these matches next week.
AFCON will be played in Ivory Coast from 13 January to 11 February 2024 while Bafana have been grouped with Nigeria, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Benin for the World Cup qualifiers.
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
Defenders: Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Innocent Maela, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabiso Monyane (all Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Xulu, Ime Okon (both SuperSport United), Sfiso Hlanti, Given Msimango (both Kaizer Chiefs), Keegan Allan (Moroka Swallows), Zuko Mdunyelwa (Chippa United)
Midfielders: Luke le Roux (Varbergs BoIS, Sweden), Njabulo Blom (St. Louis City SC, USA), Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Grant Margeman (SuperSport United), Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela, Portugal), Mlungisi Mbunjana (TS Galaxy)
Forwards: Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kobamelo Kodisang (Moreirense FC, Portugal), Khanyiso Mayo, Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch FC), Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United, USA), Percy Tau (Al Ahly, Egypt), Monnapule Saleng, Zakhele Lepasa (both Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Lebo Mothiba (Strasbourg FC, France)
