Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a preliminary squad for the upcoming 2023 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The two nations will; battle it out at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 17 June.
Both nations have already confirmed their qualification. Broos has now named a 34-member team which will be trimmed to 23 players next month. Coach Broos has also confirmed that there will be a camp for locally-based players and a few overseas players.
34-MEMBER BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS:
Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns], Veli Mothwa [AmaZulu], Ricardo Goss [SuperSport United].
DEFENDERS:
Given Msimango [TS Galaxy], Nyiko Mobbie [Sekhukhune United], Innocent Maela, Nkosinathi Sibisi [both Orlando Pirates], Taariq Fielies [Cape Town City], Siyanda Xulu [Turan Tovuz].
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MIDFIELDERS:
Sphelele Mkhulise, Teboho Mokoena [Mamelodi Sundowns], Bathusi Aubaas [TS Galaxy], Thapelo Maseko, Grant Magerman [both SuperSport United], Njabulo Blom [St. Louis City], Miguel Timm [Orlando Pirates], Like Le Roux [Varbergs BoIS].
FORWARDS:
Monnapule Saleng [Orlando Pirates], Cassius Mailula, Themba Zwane [Mamelodi Sundowns], Zakhele Lepasa [SuperSport United], Khanyisa Mayo [Cape Town City], Kobamelo Kodisang [Moreirense], Mihlali Mayambela [Aris Limassol], Bongokuhle Hlongwane [Minnesota United], Percy Tau [Al Ahly], Pule Mmodi [Golden Arrows], Iqraam Rayners [Stellenbosch].
