Pitso explains the omission of key players from the Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has explained the omission of some key players, including Teko Modise, from the squad to play Sierra Leone on October 8 in the last match of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. 

Modise reportedly put in a sterling display in the last match against Niger and questions have been asked as to why the 'Navigator' was omitted.

Mosimane explains: “Teko Modise, Tsepo Masilela, Tlou Segolela and Davide Somma are nursing injuries and that's why they are not in the squad. Also, we will still be without Kagisho Dikgacoi who is still injured as well."

Steven Pienaar is also doubtful due to injury and he has been put on standby and if he doesn't recover on time, Siphiwe Tshabalala will captain the team.