South Africa’s defender Khuliso Mudau, South Africa’s forward Percy Tau, South Africa’s midfielder Teboho Mokoena and South Africa’s goalkeeper Ronwen Williams leave the field. Image: Fadel Senna / AFP)
When is Bafana Bafana facing Andorra and Algeria?
The boys are back!
South Africa’s defender Khuliso Mudau, South Africa’s forward Percy Tau, South Africa’s midfielder Teboho Mokoena and South Africa’s goalkeeper Ronwen Williams leave the field. Image: Fadel Senna / AFP)
Afcon semi-finalists Bafana Bafana are back in action in friendlies against Andorra and Algeria. Here’s all you need to know, including rumours about reported Kaizer Chiefs target Khanyisa Mayo.
Bafana meet European minnows Andorra
South Africa will square off with Andorra on Thursday 21 Match at 23:00. Human Rights Day looks like a long one for football supporters around Mzansi. Then Hug Broos and his charges set their sights on the 2019 African champions Algeria who they meet on Tuesday 26 April, also at 23:00.
Bafana Bafana squad for friendlies vs Andorra and Algeria
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United).
Defenders: Thapelo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana (all Sundowns), Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Tapelo Xoki (both Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Xulu (SuperSport United).
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Sundowns), Goodman Mosele (Chippa United), Thabang Monare (Orlando Pirates), Grant Margeman (SuperSport).
Forwards: Themba Zwane (Sundowns), Patrick Maswanganyi (Pirates), Khanyiso Mayo (Cape Town City), Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Mlondi Mbanjwa (AmaZulu), Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch), Elias Mokwana (Sekhukhune United).
BUCCANEERS WANT MORE WIDTH
24-year-old Sekhukhune winger Elias Mokwana has shone this term with four goals and three assists in 15 league appearances. He’s been rewarded with a call-up to the aforementioned squad. Mokwana arrived at Babina Noko from Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit Platinum City Rovers in 2022. He was also on the Afcon standby list. According to The Citizen, Mokwana has always admired Kaizer Chiefs but has admitted to having a soft spot for Soweto rivals Pirates. We might get a chance to see Mokwana in a Bafana jersey soon.
KAIZER CHIEFS SINGING FROM A DIFFERENT HYMN SHEET?
Another Bafana attacker has been in the news lately. Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jnr has made no secret of his admiration for 25-year-old Khanyisa Mayo after going public with his interest on national radio. Talks between Chiefs and Cape Town City reportedly took place but City chairman John Comitis dug his heels in, insisting the talented attacker isn’t for sale right now. However, according to Soccer-Laduma, Chiefs aren’t ready to give up their pursuit.
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