Hugo Broos rings changes to Bafana Bafana squad!

Hugo Broos’ Bafana side return to action this afternoon when they host Sierra Leone in a friendly clash.

South Africa are winless in their previous four matches under coach Hugo Broos.

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They went down against the likes of Moroccan, France and Ghana while drawing against Guinea.

Hugo Broos has confirmed no less than three changes to his Bafana squad due to injuries.

Ashley Du Preez, Siyanda Xulu and Siyanda Msani replace Lyle Foster, Thibang Phete and Terrence Mashego from his originally named squad.

Updated Bafana squad!

• Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Melusi Buthelezi (TS Galaxy).
• Bafana Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Siyanda Xulu, Siyanda Msani (Richards Bay), Rushine de Reuck (Mamelodi Sundowns), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates).
• Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa (Stellenbosch FC), Goodman Mosele (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (Belenenses, Portugal), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke le Roux (Varbergs BoIS, Sweden).
• Bafana Forwards: Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City), Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Zakhele Lepasa (Orlando Pirates), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Pule Mmodi (Golden Arrows), Kgaogelo Sekgota (Kaizer Chiefs).

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We chose easy opponents to win – Hugo Broos

“We chose these teams because we didn’t want any more big teams and again have a defeat.” Bafana coach Hugo Broos said as quoted by TimesLive.

“Then we saw what happened with Ghana, even when we had six games. Four wins and one draw, people were not happy because we lost to Ghana.

“Then we [suffered] a big defeat to France, nobody talked about the world champions … it was a humiliation.

“Then came Morocco, it was a little bit the same as Ghana. Because Bafana can’t lose in Morocco.

“We couldn’t afford to play against a big, strong team and have a defeat again.”

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“This is not a guarantee we will win and we don’t want to underestimate Sierra Leone or Botswana.

If we don’t play on a good level against these teams we will have trouble again.”

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