Hugo Broos Calls Up Two Bafana Bafana Replacements

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 19 Mar 2024

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John Eastwood 19 Mar 2024

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Bafana Bafana are in action in the FIFA Series friendlies during the FIFA break
There will be nine new faces in South Africa’s squad from the AFCON
Bafana will play against Andorra on Thursday and Algeria next Tuesday

Broos Called up Ten New Faces

After South Africa’s successful Africa Cup of Nations campaign earlier this season, Belgian coach Hugo Broos called up ten new faces to his squad. His team have two matches during this international break in Algeria. They will face 164th ranked Andorra and then host Algeria.
Broos Called up Ten New Faces
Two Players Withdraw
The Squad in Full

The ten new call-ups are goalkeeper Bruva Bvuma, defenders Tapelo Xoki and Siyabonga Ngezana, midfielders Goodman Mosele and Grant Margemana and four attackers. The extra firepower brought into the setup includes uncapped Iqraam Rayners and Khanyisa Mayo and uncapped trio, Elias Mokwana, Mlondi Mbanjwa and Patrick Maswanganyi.

Two Players Withdraw

Unfortunately for Hugo Broos, two players from the squad have withdrawn. Sphephelo Sithole is injured and Siyabonga Ngezana has problems with his visa. Thabang Monare and Siyanda Xulu have taken their places.

The Squad in Full

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United, on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns)

Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United, on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns), Siyanda Xulu (SuperSport United), Tapelo Xoki (Orlando Pirates), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Terrence Mashego (Mamelodi Sundowns), Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabang Monare (Orlando Pirates), Grant Margeman (SuperSport United), Goodman Mosele (Chippa United, on loan from Orlando Pirates), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates), Mlondi Mbanjwa (AmaZulu)

Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol), Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City), Elias Mokwana (Sekhukhune United), Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch)

Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.