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Bongani Khumalo. Photo: Backpagepix<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s result against Central African Republic.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This includes former captain Bongani Khumalo and PEC Zwolle midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo.The match will be played at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.<\/p>\n

The squad for Botswana is as follows:<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers\u00a0<\/strong>
\nItumeleng Khune \u2013 Kaizer Chiefs
\nWayne Sandilands \u2013 Mamelodi Sundowns
\nSenzo Meyiwa \u2013 Orlando Pirates<\/p>\n

Defenders<\/strong>
\nAnele Ngcongca \u2013 Racing Genk
\nThabo Nthethe \u2013 Bloemfontein Celtic
\nThabo Matlaba \u2013 Orlando Pirates
\nTsepo Masilela \u2013 Kaizer Chiefs
\nSiyanda Xulu \u2013 FC Rostov
\nBongani Khumalo \u2013 Doncaster Rover
\nBuhle Mkhwanazi \u2013 Pretoria University<\/p>\n

Midfielders<\/strong>
\nDean Furman \u2013 Doncaster Rovers
\nReneilwe Letsholonyane \u2013 Kaizer Chiefs
\nSiphiwe Tshabalala \u2013 Kaizer Chiefs
\nDaine Klate \u2013 Orlando Pirates
\nKagisho Dikgacoi \u2013 Mamelodi Sundowns
\nThuso Phala \u2013 Platinum Stars
\nBongani Zungu \u2013 Mamelodi Sundowns
\nAndile Jali \u2013 Orlando Pirates
\nOupa Manyisa \u2013 Orlando Pirates
\nKamohelo Mokotjo \u2013 PEC Zwolle
\nThulani Serero \u2013 Ajax Amsterdam<\/p>\n

Forwards<\/strong>
\nBernard Parker \u2013 Kaizer Chiefs
\nTokelo Rantie \u2013 Malmo FF
\nKermit Erasmus \u2013 Orlando Pirates \u2013 Goal<\/a><\/p>\n

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