Bafana Bafana starting XI vs Nigeria
Stuart Baxter has named his Bafana Bafana side to face Nigeria in an African Nations Cup qualifier in Uyo today.
Stuart Baxter coach of South Africa with his assistant Thabo Senong. (Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix)
Itumeleng Khune is in goals, with Ramahlwe Mphahlele and Tebogo Langerman in the fullback positions.
Captain Thulani Hlatshwayo is paired with Eric Mathoho at centre-back.
Tokelo Rantie will lead the attack, with Sibusiso Vilakazi playing behind him as the supporting forward.
Dean Furman partners Bongani Zungu in the heart of the midfield, while Keagan Dolly and Themba Zwane will will be attacking midfielders.
Bafana starting XI: Itumeleng Khune, Rama Mphahlele, Erick Mathoho, Thulani Hlatshwayo (c), Tebogo Langerman, Themba Zwane, Dean Furman, Bongani Zungu, Keagan Dolly, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Tokelo Rantie
Subs: Darren Keet, Andile Jali, Percy Tau, Tiyani Mabunda, Lorenzo Gordinho, Lebogang Manyama, Abbubaker Mobara
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