The Bafana Bafana squad is nearing full strength ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Morocco on Saturday. Image: Twitter/Bafanabafana
Bafana Bafana latest: Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Luke Le Roux report for camp – PICTURE
The Bafana Bafana squad is nearing full strength ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Morocco on Saturday.
The Bafana Bafana squad is nearing full strength ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Morocco on Saturday. Image: Twitter/Bafanabafana
The Bafana Bafana squad is nearing full strength ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Morocco on Saturday, 17 June.
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The clash will take place at the FNB Stadium with kick-off set for 17:00.
Coach Hugo Broos trimmed his preliminary squad to 23 players last Friday.
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As reported by The South African website, no Kaizer Chiefs players made the final cut.
A number of the overseas-based players have now reported for the training camp, including midfielder Luke Le Roux who plays in Sweden for Varbergs BoIS, and Bongokuhle Hlongwane who is on the books of MLS side Minnesota United FC.
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As a reminder, Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group K for qualifying for the tournament.
The top two sides in each group will progress to the finals to be held in Ivory Coast from 13 January to 11 February 2024.
Zimbabwe were kicked out of the qualification process due to political interference in the sport in the country, leaving just three nations in Group K.
The third side in Liberia.
Morocco have already secured their qualification for the finals and South Africa can join them with a win this weekend.
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BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns], Veli Mothwa [AmaZulu], Ricardo Goss [SuperSport United]
Defenders: Sydney Mobbie [Sekhukhune United], Siyanda Xulu [Turan Tovuz], Innocent Maela and Nkosinathi Sibisi [Orlando Pirates], Thapelo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana and Mothobi Mvala [All Mamelodi Sundowns]
Midfielders: Luke Le Roux [Varbergs BoIS], Njabulo Blom [Saint Louis], Teboho Mokoena [Mamelodi Sundowns], Bathusi Aubaas [TS Galaxy]
Forwards: Monnapule Saleng [Orlando Pirates], Themba Zwane and Cassius Mailula [Both Mamelodi Sundowns], Mihlali Mayambela [Aris Limassol], Bongokuhle Hlongwane [Minnesota United FC], Percy Tau [Al Ahly SC], Zakhele Lepasa and Thapelo Maseko [SuperSport United]
