Bafana Bafana preliminary squad announced
Bafana Bafana are set for their first performance since the AFCON when they take on Andorra and Algeria. See Hugo’s preliminary squad here.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary squad for the two upcoming international friendlies against Andorra and Algeria.
Hugo Broos’ men will take on Andorra in Algeria on 21 March before facing the hosts on 26 March.
Now, the Belgian mentor has kept the core of the Bafana squad that won bronze at the recent Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament.
However, he also added a few performing players in the latest preliminary squad that will be trimmed down in the coming days.
Bruce Bvuma, Siyabonga Ngezana, and Goodman Mosele have all returned to the Bafana Bafana setup after some impressive performance.
BAFANA BAFANA PRELIMINARY SQUAD ANNOUNCED
Goalkeepers
Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs)
Ricardo Goss (Supersport United)
Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu)
Defenders
Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United)
Bradley Cross (Golden Arrows)
Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Elias Mokwana (Sekhukhune United)
Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)
Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Siyanda Xulu (Supersport United)
Mothobi Mvala (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates)
Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB, Romania)
Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Midfielders
Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Goodman Mosele (Chippa United)
Jayden Adam (Stellenbosch FC)
Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela, Portugal)
Thabang Monare (Orlando Pirates)
Forwards
Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Zakhele Lepasa (Orlando Pirates)
Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City)
Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates)
Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus)
Mlondi Mbanjwa (AmaZulu)
Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch FC)
Tshepang Moremi (AmaZulu)
Elias Mokwana (Sekhukhune United)
Grant Margeman (Supersport United)
Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates)
Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns)
WHEN WILL HUGO BROOS’ MEN RETURN FROM ALGERIA
According to a statement released by the South African Football Association (Saga), Bafan Bafana will be back in South Africa on 27 March.
The country’s FA is yet to confirm the departure date for the South African senior team but that is expected to be publicised when the final squad is announced.