Hugo Broos announces Bafana Bafana's preliminary squad for World Cup qualifiers
Preliminary squad Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named a preliminary squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria. Photo: BackpagePix
Image: BackpagePix
Sipho Mbule’s career revival gathered momentum on Thursday afternoon when he was included in Hugo Broos’ preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.
The midfielder was one of 13 players from Orlando Pirates that were named in the 48-man preliminary squad.
New Buccaneer star Kamogelo Sebelebele has been included, as are Sipho Chaine, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Tshepang Moremi, Deano van Rooyen Relebohile Mofokeng, Evidence Makgopa, Thalente Mbatha and Patrick Maswanganyi.
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From Mamelodi Sundowns, 10 players have been named: Ronwen Williams, Fawaaz Basadien, Thapelo Morena, Zuko Mdunyelwa, Malibongwe Khoza, Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Bathusi Aubaas, Aubrey Modiba and Iqraam Rayners.
There was also space for Bongouhle Hlongwane, who currently plays for Minnesota United in the MLS, but has not been included in Broos’ final squad for over a year.
Former junior national team goalkeeper Darren Johnson has been included for the first time after impressing for AmaZulu. The 26-year-old is the son of Grant Johnson, who played for Bafana Bafana in the 90s and is currently the team’s goalkeeper coach.
Absent from the squad is Shandre Campbell, who scored a stoppage time winner for Club Brugge in a Belgian Pro League clash last weekend.
Squad:
The preliminary Bafana squad as announced on Thursday. Photo: SAFA
Image: SAFA
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