Mashaba hopes to make Bafana shine
Mashaba has named several youngsters in his squad for the next two CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sudan and Nigeria, in the hope of building a team for the future.
After Shakes Mashaba’s South African U20 side, Amajita, went through to the finals of the CAF Youth Championships beating Cameroon 2-1 at Peter Mokaba Stadium to progress 3-2 on aggregate, Mashaba will be hoping for yet another win, this time with Bafana Bafana.
Bafana will face Sudan in Khartoum on Friday before returning home to take on Nigeria at the Cape Town Stadium on September 10.
The coach said looking from now until 2022, they need to take into consideration the age group they need in the team.
Mashaba warned his opponents to be wary of his team ahead of CAF qualifying matches.
He is confident that his players are capable of giving him the necessary results.
He said he believes in his abilities and is positive that he will get Bafana Bafana back to the top.
Bafana Bafana squad Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Senzo Meyiwa, Dumisani Msibi.
Defenders: Anele Ngcongca, Ayabulela Magqwaka, Sibusiso Khumalo, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Buhlebuyeza Mkhwanazi, Erick Mathoho, Thabo Matlaba, Rivaldo Coetzee, Ramahlwe Mphahlele.
Midfielders: Themba Zwane, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Oupa Manyisa, Andile Jali, Dean Furman, Ayanda Patosi, Mandla Masango, Keagan Dolly, Kamohelo Mokotjo.
Strikers: Tokelo Rantie, Bongani Ndulula, Bonginkosi Ntuli, David Zulu.
