Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his preliminary squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.
Bafana started their qualifying campaign with a defeat to Morocco in June 22, leaving the side with no choice but to win the upcoming ties against Libya.
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The South Africans will take on Liberia at Orlando Stadium on 24 March before travelling to Monrovia for the second tie against the Liberians.
Mamelodi Sundowns rising star Cassius Mailula has been included the squad after his impressive showings this season, whiel Al Ahly attacker Percy Tau is also back after featuring prominently in Egypt.
Coach Broos will confirm his final 23-man squad at a later date before they go into camp on Sunday, 19 March.
Full preliminary squad:
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Veli Mothwa, Brandon Petersen, Ricardo Goss
Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie, Khuliso Mudau, Siyanda Msani, Innocent Maela, Taariq Fielies, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thapelo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala, Thapelo Maseko, Siyanda Xulu
Midfielders: Miguel Timm, Sphelele Mkhulise, Grant Margeman, Teboho Mokoena, Monnapule Saleng, Khanyiso Mayo, Pule Mmodi, Themba Zwane
Forwards: Zakhele Lepasa, Cassius Mailula, Mihlali, Mayambela, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Fagrie Lakay, Lyle Foster, Percy Tau, Kobamelo Kodisang.
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