Cassius Mailula makes Bafana Bafana preliminary squad as Percy Tau returns
Mamelodi Sundowns rising star Cassius Mailula has made the grade for Hugo Broos’ preliminary Bafana Bafana squad while Percy Tau returns.
The 22-year-old Mailula has been in sensational form for Sundowns, both on the domestic scene and in the CAF Champions League.
His form has earned him his first call-up to the senior national team ahead of the crucial AFCON qualifiers later this month.
Bafana Bafana take on Liberia in a decisive two-legged tie on 24 and 28 March, starting off at home.
BAFANA BAFANA PRELIMINARY SQUAD
Goalkeepers
Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundoowns], Veli Mothwa [AmaZulu], Brandon Petersen [Kazier Chiefs], Ricardo Goss [SuperSport United].
Defenders
Nyiko Mobbie [Sekhukhune United], Khuliso Mudau Mamelodi Sundowns], Siyanda Msani [Richards Bay], Innocent Maela [Orlando Pirates], Taariq Fielies [Cape Town Ciity], Nkosinathi Sibisi [Orlando Pirates], Thapelo Morena [Mamelodi Sundowns], Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala [all Mamelodi Sundowns], Siyanda Xulu [Turan Tovuz].
Midfielders
Miguel Timm [Orlando Pirates], Luke Le Roux [Varberg Bols], Thapelo Maseko [SuperSport United], Njabulo Blom [ST Louis], Sphephelo Sithole [Beleneses], Sphelele Mkhulise [Mamelodi Sundowns], Grant Magerman [SuperSport United], Teboho Mokoena [Mamelodi Sundowns].
Forwards
Monnapule Saleng [Orlando Pirates], Khanyisa Mayo [Cape Town City], Pule Mmodi [Golden Arrows], Themba Zwane [Sundowns], Zakhele Lepasa [SuperSport United, Cassius Mailula [Mamelodi Sundowns], Mihlali Mayambela [Aris Limasoll, Bongokuhle Hlongwane [Minnesota], Fagrie Lakay [Pyramid], Lyle Foster [Burnley], Percy Tau [Al Ahly], Kobamelo Kodisang [Moreirense].
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