Ajax Amsterdam sensational midfielder, Thulani Serero, has been included in the 23-man squad to face five-time champions, Brazil, in an international friendly match to be played at FNB Stadium on Wednesday, March 5.<\/p>\n
Kick-off is 7pm.<\/p>\n
Last year, Bafana coach Gordon Igesund kicked Serero out of the camp before Bafana’s game against Botswana in Durban for allegedly faking an injury.<\/p>\n
The squad has an average age of 24 years and the bulk is from the team that defeated World and European Champions Spain 1-0 at the same venue in November last year.<\/p>\n
After announcing the team, Igesund said: “It is not every day that one gets to play against five-time world champions. This is a great opportunity for us to continue from where we left off against Spain last year.<\/p>\n
“They are the hosts of the 2014 World Cup, so they will definitely be taking this match seriously, as you can see from the squad they have selected.”<\/p>\n
When the two national teams played in Sao Paolo, Brazil, the 2010 FIFA World Cup host narrowly lost 1-0.<\/p>\n
“I also have a lot of confidence in the squad I have selected and I believe we will be very competitive on the night. This should be a very good challenge for the players,” Igesund.<\/p>\n
Tickets for this match are already on sale at Computicket, Shoprite, Checkers and Shoprite\/Checkers stores countrywide.<\/p>\n
They are going for R50 for the top tier; R200 for the middle tier and R100 for the bottom tier.<\/p>\n
Bafana squad goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Ronwen Williams, defenders Thabo Nthete, Bongani Khumalo, Buhle Mkhwanazi, Siyanda Xulu, Anele Ngcongca, Thato Mokeke and Thabo Matlaba.<\/p>\n
Midfielders: Dean Furman, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Daylon Claasen, Thulani Serero, Andile Jali, Oupa Manyisa, Ayanda Patosi, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Bongani Zungu and Hlompho Kekana.<\/p>\n
Strikers are Bernard Parker, Tokelo Rantie and Dino Ndlovu.<\/p>\n
Brazil also released a squad of 16 players based in Europe to take on Bafana Bafana. Brazilian squad, goalkeeper: Julio Cesar. Defenders Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Dante, Dani Alves, Rafinha, Marcelo.<\/p>\n
Midfielders: Paulinho, Fernandinho, Luiz Gustavo, Ramires, Oscar and Willian. Strikers are Neymar, Hulk and Bernard. \u2013 SAnews.gov.za<\/p>\n
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