Bongokuhle Hlongwane has received a late call-up for Bafana Bafana’s friendlies this week against Mozambique and Angola.
The 22-year-old winger from USA MLS club Minnesota United joined Hugo’s Broos 23-man team on Sunday for the November home dates against their COSAFA zone opponents. He had initially been dropped when Broos trimmed the provisional squad from 30 to 23.
Hlongwane’s call-up comes after an injury layoff that saw him miss September’s friendly dates against Sierra Leone and Botswana.
The ex-Maritzburg United winger moved to the MLS earlier this year, where he featured in 30 games. The Pietermaritzburg-born star scored two top-flight goals and made five assists.
Bafana will kick off their friendly dates on November 17 at Mbombela Stadium against Mozambique.
South Africa will close their FIFA International calendar for this month on November 20, when they host Angola at the same venue.
BAFANA BAFANA FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Melusi Buthelezi (TS Galaxy)
Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Thibang Phete (Al Bataeh), Siyanda Xulu (Toran Tovuz), Siyanda Msani (Richards Bay), Rushine de Reuck, Thapelo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana (all Mamelodi Sundowns)
Midfielders: Miguel Timm, Monnapule Saleng (both Orlando Pirates), Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke Le Roux (Varbergs BoIs)
Forwards: Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City), Lyle Foster (Westerlo), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol), Fagrie Lakay (Pyramids), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Zakhele Lepasa (Orlando Pirates), Kgoagelo Sekgota (Kaizer Chiefs), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnessota United)
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