Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has had to make some tough decisions in cutting his squad down for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as he confirmed his 23-man side to take on Liberia.
Broos initially named a 35-man preliminary squad for the two qualifiers against Liberia and it appeared a big part of the nation was delighted to see the inclusions, with exciting players such as Cassius Mailula, Kobamelo Kodisang and Thapelo Maseko making the side.
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The coach has finally named the final squad and has picked a strong attack to ensure Bafana Bafana get maximum points.
In form Sundowns striker Cassiua Mailula has been included in the squad, as well as Orlando Pirates top scorer Monnapule Saleng, two players who are seen as possible candidates for the PSL footballer of the season award.
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Squad
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United)
Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Siyanda Xulu (Turan-Tovuz IK, Azerbaijan), Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns), Mothobi Mvala (Mamelodi Sundowns).
Midfielders Njabulo Blom (St Louis City, USA), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke Le Roux (Varberg Bois, Sweden), Sphephelo Sithole (Belenenses, Portugal).
Forwards: Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota, USA), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Zakhele Lepasa (SuperSport United), Percy Tau (Al Ahly, Egypt), Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns).
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