Baxter names Bafana squad for Libya clash
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has named a 24-man squad to play Libya in their crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier later this month.
Stuart Baxter, Bafana Bafana coach. Picture: Lee Warren/Gallo Images
The game is set to take place in Tunisia’s Stade Taieb Mhiri Sfax on March 24.
Kermit Erasmus, who was widely speculated to make a return to the national team, failed to make the cut.
Bongani Zungu, however, made his return to the side after recovering from the injury.
The Bafana squad:
Goalkeepers: Darren Keet (Bidvest Wits), Ronwen Williams (SuperSport United), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs).
Defenders: Daniel Cardoso (Kaizer Chiefs), Rivaldo Coetzee (Sundowns), Aubrey Modiba (SS Utd), Thulani Hlatshwayo, Buhle Mkhwanazi, Sfiso Hlanti (Wits), Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates), Thamsanqa Mkhize (CT City).
Midfielders: Bongani Zungu (Amiens), Hlompho Kekana, Themba Zwane, Tiyani Mabunda (Sundowns), Dean Furman (SS Utd), Kamohelo Mokotjo (Brentford), Thulani Serero (Vitesse FC), Thembinkosi Lorch (Pirates).
Strikers: Lebo Mothiba (Strasbourg), Percy Tau (Royal Union Saint), Lars Veldwijk (Sparta Rotterdam), Lebogang Maboe (Sundowns), Keagan Dolly (Montpellier)
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