Bafana Bafana head coach, Molefi Ntseki has announced his squad for the upcoming Africa Cup Of Nations qualifiers.
The South African national team will face off with Ghana and Sudan in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers, next month, November, with Ntseki set for his first competitive run at the helm of Bafana.
"These are very crucial matches in that they could determine our destiny in the competition. We have to start on a good footing and avoid playing catch-up as it puts a lot of unnecessary pressure on everyone – the coaching staff, players and the even the fans," Ntseki said.
"We have to make sure we start positively because winning brings about a lot of energy to the team, which makes the next assignment not easy but more manageable, but I am confident we will do well," he added.
Bafana Squad to Face Ghana And Sudan:
Goalkeepers: Darren Keet, Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss
Defenders: Eric Mathoho, Buhle Mkhwanazi, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thapelo Morena, Sifiso Hlanti, Thamsanqa Mkhize, Innocent Maela, Mosa Lebusa
Midfielders: Kamohelo Mokotjo, Bongani Zungu, Thato Mokeke, Dean Furman, Lebogang Phiri, Mothobi Mvala, Themba Zwane, Thembinkosi Lorch, Percy Tau, Thulani Serero, Aubrey Modiba
Strikers: Lebo Mothiba, Kermit Erasmus and Bradley Grobler