View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma)

Login

Tokelo Rantie Dropped From Bournemouth's Official Premier League Squad

Tokelo Rantie Dropped From Bournemouth's Official Premier League Squad

Bafana Bafana striker Tokelo Rantie was dropped from AFC Bournemouth's official 25-man Premier League squad, which means he won't play another league game.

Read: Pienaar Victim Of Racist Chants In England

The Cherries have been one of the surprise packages in England's top flight this season, but Rantie couldn't ride the wave of success.

Following his latest injury setback, which has ruled him out for at least six weeks, the 25-year-old wasn't included in Eddie Howe's squad for the remainder of the season.

'TK' was the only member of the current first team squad that dropped out, while January signings Benik Afobe, Lewis Grabban, Juan Iturbe and Rhoys Wiggins were included.

Long-term absentee Max Gradel also made the selection, finding his way into the 25-man list at the expense of the South African.

The former Orlando Pirates forward recently made his Premier League debut, but didn't play more than 38 minutes during three substitute appearances.

Lee Tomlin, Yann Kermorgant, Christian Atsu and Joe Bennett, who all left the Cherries in January, were the other names not on the 25-man list.

Here Bournemouth's official squad for the resy of the season:

Goalkeepers: Artur Boruc, Adam Federici, Ryan Allsop.

Defenders: Steve Cook, Charlie Daniels, Sylvain Distin, Tommy Elphick, Simon Francis, Adam Smith, Rhoys Wiggins.   

Midfielders: Harry Arter, Dan Gosling, Max Gradel, Juan Iturbe, Shaun MacDonald, Eunan O'Kane, Marc Pugh, Matt Ritchie, Junior Stanislas, Andrew Surman.

Strikers: Benik Afobe, Lewis Grabban, Josh King, Glenn Murray, Callum Wilson.

Bournemouth currently sit in 15th place, points level with struggling Premier League champions, Chelsea and seven above the relegation zone.

Related tags

Comments

Top 5

Sundowns To Release Former Chiefs Target?

Apr 30, 2025 02:43 PM in Mamelodi-Sundowns

Pyramids’ 'Special' Request Approved Ahead Of Final

Apr 29, 2025 11:05 AM in African Football

Ekstein Celebrates Growing Family

Apr 30, 2025 11:18 AM in Fan Park

Chiefs To Fine Players For Losing?

Apr 30, 2025 12:39 PM in Kaizer-Chiefs

Chiefs' Aim To Sign A Creative Midfielder

May 02, 2025 02:51 PM in Kaizer-Chiefs

Contract Update: How Pirates Will Adjust GK Selections

May 02, 2025 12:53 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Matlou: Chiefs Competing For Top 8 Instead Of The League

May 02, 2025 12:31 PM in Kaizer-Chiefs

Exiled Wydad Star 'Returns' After Mokwena Exit

May 01, 2025 03:28 PM in African Football

Lorch's Unique Dining Experience

May 02, 2025 01:48 PM in Fan Park