Bafana Bafana to play a number of friendlies in September and October. Image: @bafanabafana
Bafana Bafana to play next two games at Orlando Stadium
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that Bafana Bafana will play their next two matches at Orlando Stadium.
Bafana Bafana to play a number of friendlies in September and October. Image: @bafanabafana
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that Bafana Bafana will play their next two international matches at Orlando Stadium.
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Bafana Bafana have often played their matches at FNB Stadium, but they will travel a few kilometers during the September FIFA break.
This may be because the Orlando Stadium isn’t as big as the FNB Stadium, and given the nature of the opponents and the little significance of the games, these matches may not attract too much crowd.
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On 9 September, Bafana Bafana will host Namibia before welcoming the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the same venue three days later.
According to SAFA, the two matches will serve as preparation for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has his core already but he’s continued to widen his pool by including a few individuals who haven’t been getting the chance at national team level.
Last week, Broos announced a 36-man provisional squad for the two friendlies against Namibia and the DRC – the final 23-man Bafana Bafana squad will be announced TODAY at 12 noon.
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BAFANA BAFANA PROVISIONAL SQUAD FOR UPCOMING FRIENDLIES
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
Defenders: Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Innocent Maela, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabiso Monyane (all Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Xulu, Ime Okon (both SuperSport United), Sfiso Hlanti, Given Msimango (both Kaizer Chiefs), Keegan Allan (Moroka Swallows), Zuko Mdunyelwa (Chippa United)
Midfielders: Luke le Roux (Varbergs BoIS, Sweden), Njabulo Blom (St. Louis City SC, USA), Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Grant Margeman (SuperSport United), Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela, Portugal), Mlungisi Mbunjana (TS Galaxy)
Forwards: Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kobamelo Kodisang (Moreirense FC, Portugal), Khanyiso Mayo, Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch FC), Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United, USA), Percy Tau (Al Ahly, Egypt), Monnapule Saleng, Zakhele Lepasa (both Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Lebo Mothiba (Strasbourg FC, France)
