Bongani Khumalo. Photo: Backpagepix
The Bafana Bafana squad which will play Botswana in a vital 2014 World Cup qualifier on September 7 has been unveiled by coach Gordon Igesund.
Bafana Bafana have to ensure a result against Botswana in order to have a chance to qualify for the next stage of 2014 World Cup qualification, with their progress also dependant on Ethiopia’s result against Central African Republic.
Gordon Igesund has selected a strong team for the Botswana squad, awarding eight in-form overseas based players with opportunities to play for the national side.
This includes former captain Bongani Khumalo and PEC Zwolle midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo.The match will be played at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
The squad for Botswana is as follows:
Goalkeepers
Itumeleng Khune – Kaizer Chiefs
Wayne Sandilands – Mamelodi Sundowns
Senzo Meyiwa – Orlando Pirates
Defenders
Anele Ngcongca – Racing Genk
Thabo Nthethe – Bloemfontein Celtic
Thabo Matlaba – Orlando Pirates
Tsepo Masilela – Kaizer Chiefs
Siyanda Xulu – FC Rostov
Bongani Khumalo – Doncaster Rover
Buhle Mkhwanazi – Pretoria University
Midfielders
Dean Furman – Doncaster Rovers
Reneilwe Letsholonyane – Kaizer Chiefs
Siphiwe Tshabalala – Kaizer Chiefs
Daine Klate – Orlando Pirates
Kagisho Dikgacoi – Mamelodi Sundowns
Thuso Phala – Platinum Stars
Bongani Zungu – Mamelodi Sundowns
Andile Jali – Orlando Pirates
Oupa Manyisa – Orlando Pirates
Kamohelo Mokotjo – PEC Zwolle
Thulani Serero – Ajax Amsterdam
Forwards
Bernard Parker – Kaizer Chiefs
Tokelo Rantie – Malmo FF
Kermit Erasmus – Orlando Pirates – Goal
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