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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