Hugo Broos announces Bafana Bafana’s 23-man squad. Image from X formerly Twitter@BafanaBafana
“Mabasa deserved a call-up” – Mzansi reacts to Bafana Bafana squad ahead of international friendlies
Mzansi has flooded on social media with their two cents after Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos announced his 23-man squad.
Hugo Broos announces Bafana Bafana’s 23-man squad. Image from X formerly Twitter@BafanaBafana
Bafana Bafana gaffer Hugo Broos has named his 23-man squad to face Eswatini and Côte d’Ivoire in October. Bafana Bafana will host Eswatini on 13 October 2023 before travelling to West Africa to face Côte d’Ivoire on 17 October.
Ahead of the two encounters, Hugo Broos has named his full squad, which has since thrust Bafana Bafana into the top trends.
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BROOS ANNOUNCES BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD
Undoubtedly, many have given a nod to the squad, while some have raised their concerns over some snubbed players they believe should have been picked.
One of the big names to have missed out from the squad is Moroka Swallows striker Tshegofatso Mabasa, who has since netted six goals this season in the DStv Premiership.
In-form Mamelodi Sundowns right-back Khuliso Mudau had his call-up after being overlooked by Broos in previous squad selection.
Orlando Pirates left-back Paseka Mako was also included ahead of the two international friendlies. Despite taking a swipe at Kaizer Chiefs players over the previous selections, the Bafana Bafana gaffer has called up Sibongiseni Mthethwa.
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MZANSI REACTS
In the backdrop of the news, Mzansi has since flooded social media with their two cents on the squad selection. Here are some comments that have made rounds on social media after the news of the squad dropped.
Zintle Zee Mfumbata posted: “If you are not playing for Gauteng teams, forget about the call up our Country is full of politics. 🙄 Forget about the Afcon Cup. Some players there don’t DESERVE a call-up. They are off Form.”
Leon Mhlongo KaMageba Yina commented: “Sundowns sponsored coach..soon he will be jobless after African Cup of Nations.”
Ken Black posted: “Good squad, but Mabasa deserved a call-up.”
Odirile Johnson Chaka commented: “At least Potato Chips FC is represented now.”
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BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS
- Ronwen Williams – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Veli Mothwa – AmaZulu FC
- Ricardo Goss – SuperSport United
DEFENDERS
- Sydney Mobbie – Sekhukhune United
- Grant Kekana – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Nkosinathi Sibisi – Orlando Pirates
- Aubrey Modiba – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Paseko Mako – Orlando Pirates
- Mothobi Mvala – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Siyanda Xulu – SuperSport United
- Khuliso Mudau – Mamelodi Sundowns
MIDFIELDERS
- Njabulo Blom – St Louis City
- Teboho Mokoena – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Sphephelo Sithole – Tondela, Portugal
- Sibongiseni Mthethwa – Kaizer Chiefs
FORWARDS
- Mihlali Mayambela – Aris, Cyprus
- Bongokuhle Hlongwane – Minnesota United, USA
- Themba Zwane – Mamelodi Sundowns
- Percy Tau – Al Ahly, Egypt
- Zakhele Lepasa – Orlando Pirates
- Lyle Foster – Burnley, England
- Lebogang Mothiba – Strasbourg, France
- Monnapule Saleng – Orlando Pirates
