Helman Mkhalele names 50-man Bafana preliminary squad for COSAFA Cup
Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele has named his 50-man preliminary squad for the 2024 COSAFA Cup.
The Southern African competition will be held in SA from Wednesday, 26 June, to Sunday, 7 July. COSAFA have yet to announce the venue and kickoff times.
Last year, Bafana were coached by Jwaneng Galaxy mentor Morena Ramoreboli, who led the national team to a third-place finish.
On Friday, SA learned the opponents it will face in the tournament. They are in Group A alongside Mozambique, Eswatini, and Botswana.
BAFANA BAFANA 50-MAN PRELIMINARY SQUAD FOR COSAFA CUP
GOALKEEPERS
Melusi Buthelezi and Sipho Chaine [both Orlando Pirates], Olwethu Mzimela [AmaZulu FC] and Bruce Bvuma [Kaizer Chiefs].
DEFENDERS
Zuko Mdunyelwa [Mamelodi Sundowns], Thabang Matuludi [Polokwane City], Thabiso Monyane, Thabo Sesans [both Orlando Pirates], Sergio Kammies and Malebogo Modise [both Chippa United], Dean van Rooyen, Athenkosi Mcaba, Fawaaz Basadien and Thabo Moloisane [all Stellenbosch FC], Khulekani Shezi [Royal AM], Keanu Cupido [Cape Town City FC], Macbeth Mahlangu and Samukelo Kabini [both TS Galaxy], Simphiwe Mcineka [Richards Bay FC], Keegan Allan and Balil Baloyi [both SuperSport United], Rushwin Dortley [Cape Town Spurs] and Bradley Cross [Golden Arrows].
MIDFIELDERS
Thalente Mbatha [Orlando Pirates], Liam Bern, Luvuyo Phewa, Siphesihle Maduna and Chumani Butsaka [all Cape Town Spurs], Brooklyn Poggenpoel [Chippa United, Siphesihle Mkhize [Sekhukhune United], Samkelo Zwane and Mduduzi Shabalala [both Kaizer Chiefs], Antonio van Wyk [Stellenbosch FC], Puso Dithejane [TS Galaxy], Ethan Brooks and Rowan Human [both AmaZulu FC].
ATTACKERS
Relebohile Mofokeng [Orlando Pirates], Devin Titus [Stellenbosch FC], Mokibelo Ramabu [Polokwane City FC], Kamogelo Sebelebele and Lehlohonolo Mojela [TS Galaxy], Siyabonga Mabhena and Lesiba Nku [both Mamelodi Sundowns], Asenele Velebayi [Cape Town Spurs], Tshepang Moremi [AmaZulu FC], Shandre Campbell [SuperSport United], Mfundo Thikazi [Royal AM], Yanele Mbuthuma [Richards Bay FC] and Lungelo Nguse [Golden Arrows].
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