Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has named a 25-man squad that will take on Cameroon twice in 2017 Gabon Orange Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Bafana Bafana face the Indomitable Lions away first on Saturday, 26 March 2016 in Limbe, Cameroon.
The home leg will be played three days later on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The return leg marks a very important occasion for both countries as it was 24 years ago when the two nations first clashed in a match to mark South Africa’s readmission into the international fold.
Mashaba believes these two matches are make-or-break it as South Africa have only one point after two games.
“These two matches are almost a make-or-break for us. If we want to resurrect our campaign, these are the matches that we will have to do well in. I have heard people talking about must win matches and these are the ones. We have only one point and they have six and to add salt to the wound, some of our key players are not active in their clubs, have lost form, are out injured or have just returned from injury.” Mashaba says.
“But that is no excuse, the show must go on – we have to put up a fight as though our lives depend on these matches. I believe we have selected a strong team that will deliver,” Mashaba adds.
South Africa is in Group M of the AFCON qualifiers with Cameroon, Gambia and Mauritania.
Bafana squad:
Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Jackson Mabokgwane, Darren Keet.
Defenders: Siyabonga Nhlapo, Asavela Mbekile, Anele Ngcongca, Thabo Matlaba, Cheslyn Jampies, Mulomowandau Mathoho, Sifiso Hlanti, Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo.
Midfielders: Andile Jali, Mokotjo, Thulani Serero, Themba Zwane, William Twala, Jabulani Shongwe, Mpho Makola, Mandla Masango, Hlompho Kekana.
Strikers: Thamsanqa Gabuza, Prince Nxumalo, Tokelo Rantie, Dino Ndlovu.
Written by: Diski Voice
