‘Cheeseboy’ makes the cut for Bafana

Lebohang Mokoena and Bradley Grobler are two of the surprise inclusions in Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana squad for next week’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone in Nelspruit. 

Mosimane announced his squad at Safa House today, and rewarded ‘Cheeseboy’ for his good form for Mamelodi Sundowns this season.

Also back are Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Katlego Mphela from the team that missed the 2-1 defeat to Niger, while Steven Pienaar is on standby as he works his way back from injury.

Mosimane has selected only two goalkeepers in Itumeleng Khune and Wayne Sandilands, meaning Moeneeb Josephs misses out.

The team assembles on Thursday, September 29

 





BAFANA SQUAD:

Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Wayne Sandilands

Defenders: Morgan Gould, Happy Jele, Erick Mathoho, Siboniso Gaxa, Bongani Khumalo, Anele Ngcongca, Siyabonga Sangweni, Punch Masenamela

Midfielders: Daylon Claasen, Hlompho Kekana, Oupa Manyisa, Thanduyise Khuboni, Andile Jali, Lebohang  Mokoena, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane

Strikers: Bernard Parker, Thulani Serero, Bradley Grobler, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Katlego Mphela

Standby: Steven Pienaar