Bafana Bafana begin their 2013 African Cup of Nations campaign on January 19 when they open the continental show piece at the National Stadium (FNB Stadium) against Cape Verde.
Gordon Igesund named his 23-man South African Afcon squad last year, on December 30, as the coach prepares to lead his team on home soil.
With the squad confirmed and in full preparation for the tournament, the Siya crew can reveal the squad numbers the players will be sporting for the Afcon.
First choice goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will be wearing jersey number 16, while Wayne Sandilands sports the number one jersey.
National team captain, defender Bongani Khumalo, will have the number 14 on his back, while central defensive partner Siyabonga Sangweni sports number 21.
Thulani Serero has been handed the number 10 jersey, with a lot of the nation’s hopes resting on the Ajax Amsterdam player’s shoulders.
Bafana Bafana squad numbers:
Goalkeepers:
Itumeleng Khune 16
Wayne Sandilands 1
Senzo Meyiwa 22
Defenders:
Anele Ngcongca 5
Siboniso Gaxa 2
Tsepo Masilela 3
Thabo Matlaba 11
Siyabonga Sangweni 21
Bongani Khumalo 14
Thabo Nthethe 4
Midfielders:
Thulani Serero 10
Lerato Chabangu 6
Siphiwe Tshabalala 8
Dean Furman 15
Kagisho Dikgacoi 13
Thuso Phala 18
Reneilwe Letsholonyane 12
May Mahlangu 19
Oupa Manyisa 20
Strikers:
Bernard Parker 17
Katlego Mphela 9
Tokelo Rantie 23
Lehlohonolo Majoro 7
