Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has announced an exciting 23-man squad set to compete in the upcoming 4-Nation Tournament in Zambia, running from 22 to 25 March 2018.
Coach Baxter has shaken things up by making 14 changes from the last squad that faced Senegal in November during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, introducing a fresh wave of young talent. Among the highlights is the inclusion of 21-year-old Siphesihle Ndlovu from Maritzburg United, a much-anticipated addition.
Orlando Pirates fans will be thrilled to see OriMa players Innocent Maela and Thembinkosi Lorch earning their spots, although teammate Luvuyo Memela was surprisingly left out. Below, you’ll find the full squad list and essential details about the tournament.
The other competitors in this exciting tournament are Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Angola, with all matches hosted at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Zambia.
Check out the fixture schedule:
Thursday, 22 March 2018
Semi-Final 1: Zambia vs Zimbabwe at 13h00
Semi-Final 2: South Africa vs Angola at 15h00
Sunday, 25 March 2018
Third Place Play-Off at 13h00
Final at 15h00
Bafana Bafana Squad
GOALKEEPERS: Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs), Darren Keet (Bidvest Wits), Brendon Petersen (Ajax Cape Town)
DEFENDERS: Reeve Frosler (Bidvest Wits), Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Daniel Cardoso (Kaizer Chiefs), Thulani Hlatshwayo, Buhle Mkhwanazi, Sifiso Hlanti (Bidvest Wits), Motjeka Madisha (Mamelodi Sundowns), Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates)
MIDFIELDERS: Dean Furman, Teboho Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba (SuperSport United), Themba Zwane, Sibusiso Vilakazi (Mamelodi Sundowns), Siphesihle Ndlovu (Maritzburg United), Kamohelo Mokotjo (Brentford, England), Bongani Zungu (Amiens, France), Thembinkosi Lorch (Orlando Pirates), Keagan Dolly (Montpellier, France), Phakamani Mahlambi (Al Ahly, Egypt)
STRIKERS: Percy Tau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Lebo Mothiba (Lille FC, France), Ryan Moon (Kaizer Chiefs)
