Nkosingiphile Ngcobo of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership match between Supersport United and Kaizer Chiefs on the 15 March 2019 at Mbombela StadiumPic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
3 Kaizer Chiefs Soweto derby heroes called up for SA U23 training camp
South Africa U23 coach David Notoane has named a 24-man squad comprising only locally based players for a training camp in eThekwini.
Nkosingiphile Ngcobo of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership match between Supersport United and Kaizer Chiefs on the 15 March 2019 at Mbombela StadiumPic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
South Africa U23 coach David Notoane has named a 24-man squad comprising only locally based players for a training camp in eThekwini from 21-29 March.
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The camp will form part of the preparations for Tokyo Olympics scheduled for 23 July to 8 August 2021.
The U23s travelled to Saudi Arabia for two international friendlies late last year in which they played two matches, losing one and drawing the other.
Speaking ahead of the camp, Notoane said that the get-together is aimed at enhancing technical understanding and assessing new players in the team to see how they adjust.
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“We would have loved to have our overseas based players but that was hindered by Covid-19 regulations.
‘’The aim of this camp is to bring the local group together and assess them, especially those who are new in the set-up like Ashley du Preez of Stellenbosch FC,” said Notoane.
“We further want to sort out our centre back position and make sure that when the time comes for selection, we are ready,’’ concluded Notoane.
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U23 NATIONAL TEAM SQUAD FOR TRAINING CAMP: MARCH 21-29
GOALKEEPERS
Sifiso Mlungwana (Golden Arrows), Mondli Mpoto (Bloemfontein Celtic), Ricardo Goss (Mamelodi Sundowns)
DEFENDERS
Sandile Mthethwa (Chippa United), Katlego Mohamme (University of Pretoria), James Thabiso Monyane (Orlando Pirates), Reeve Frosler (Kaizer Chiefs), Sifiso Ngobeni (Bloemfontein Celtic), Mlebogo Modise (Maritzburg United) Given Msimango (TS Galaxy), Keanu Cupido (Cape Town City), Luke Fleurs (SuperSport United)
MIDFIELDERS
Athenkosi Dladla (University of Pretoria), Goodman Mosele (Baroka FC), Kamohelo Abel Mahlatsi (Swallows), Teboho Mokoena (SuperSport United), Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs), Happy Mashiane (Kaizer Chiefs), Grant Margeman (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kgaogelo Sekota (Swallows)
FORWARDS
Fagrie Lakay (Cape Town City), Evidence Makgopa (Baroka FC), Ashley du Preez (Stellenbosch FC), Keletso Makgalwa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
