SAFA confirm date for announcement of final Bafana Bafana squad
SAFA have confirmed the date for the announcement of the final Bafana Bafana squad that will square off with Morocco.
The Atlas Lions will touch down in SA to face Hugo Broos’ men in the AFCON qualifiers. The match will take place on 17 June at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
Hugo Broos’ charges have already booked their ticket to the continental showpiece that will be held in Ivory Coast next year. It will be their last match of the group stages while Morocco still have to face Liberia.
SAFA ANNOUNCE DATE FOR ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT
Last month, the Belgian tactician announced a 34-man preliminary squad and will trim it to 23 players. He’ll then announce the team on Thursday, 8 June.
BAFANA BAFANA PRELIMINARY SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United), Melusi Buthelezi (TS Galaxy)
Defenders: Given Msimango (TS Galaxy), Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Innocent Maela, Nkosinathi Sibisi (both Orlando Pirates), Taariq Fielies (Cape Town City), Siyanda Xulu (Toran Tovuz), Thapleo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau (all Mamelodi Sundowns)
Midfielders: Monnapule Saleng, Miguel Timm (both Orlando Pirates), Sphelele Mkhulise, Themba Zwane, Teboho Mokoena (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke le Roux (Varborg), Thapelo Maseko, Grant Margeman (both SuperSport United), Bathusi Aubaas (TS Galaxy), Njabulo Blom (St. Louis City)
Forwards: Zakhele Lepasa (SuperSport United), Casius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bobamelo Kodisang (Moreirense), Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United), Percy Tau (Al Ahly), Pule Mmodi (Golden Arrows), Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch FC)
Meanwhile, the tickets are already on sale at R20. However, the price will revert back to R50.
‘’We encourage Bafana Bafana fans to purchase their tickets as soon as possible as the interest in this game is immense. This is an opportunity for fans to watch our boys take on World Cup semi-finalists Morocco and we encourage fans to get their tickets immediately,’’ said SAFA CEO, Lydia Monyepao.
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