Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 38-player preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan.
South Africa will play Uganda away and face South Sudan at home a few days later during the November FIFA International break. The squad will be trimmed to 23 players in the coming days.
Broos’ troops need just two more points from their remaining two AFCON qualifiers to secure their place in next year’s tournament.
The 2023 AFCON semi-finalists currently sit second in Group K, having won two and drawn two of their four matches. A 1-1 draw against Congo Brazzaville in their last match delayed their qualification, but they remain on track to reach the finals.
Bafana’s crucial match against group leaders Uganda as they resume their AFCON qualifying campaign on November 15th will be played away from home. The final qualifier is scheduled for November 19th at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, where they will face South Sudan.
BAFANA BAFANA PRELIMINARY SQUAD FOR AFCON QUALIFIERS AGAINST SOUTH SUDAN AND UGANDA
NEW FACES NAMED AS HUGO BROOS PREPARES FOR THE LAST AFCON QUALIFYING MATCHES
There are also a few new faces in the preliminary squad called by Broos. This includes Sage Stephens from Stellenbosch, Thabang Matuludi, Ndamulelo Maphangule both from Polokwane City. Maphangule is the young brother to former Orlando Pirates player Meshack Maphangule. Richards Bay forward Yanela Mbuthuma has also been called up by Hugo Broos.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has also been included in the 38-man squad. This follows his continuous form in the Major League Soccer for Minnesota United.
Al Ahly forward Percy Tau also returns after missing the last qualifiers. Sipho Mbule who is on loan at Sekhukhune United also makes the list.
GOALKEEPERS
Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sage Stephens, Sipho Chaine.
DEFENDERS
Nyiko Mobbie, Bradley Cross, Thabang Matuludi, Rushwin Dortley, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau, Thabiso Sesane, Fawaaz Basadien, Siyabonga Ngezana, Grant Kekana.
MIDFIELDERS
Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Bathusi Aubaas, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Thalente Mbatha, Luke Le Roux, Ndamulelo Maphangule.
FORWARDS
Evidence Makgopa, Devin Titus, Oswin Appollis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Iqraam Rayners, Mihlali Mayambela, Percy Tau, Elias Mokwana, Relebohile Mofokeng, Sipho Mbule, Ashley Cupido, Yanela Mbuthuma, Thapelo Morena, Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
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