Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary squad that will face Morocco and Zimbabwe in June.
South Africa will get their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers underway against Morocco on 9 June before hosting Zimbabwe on 13 June.
And Broos has already identified his trusted men for the two crucial matches with the final squad said to be announced in due course.
However, there are still questions over the exclusion of more experienced players, especially those from Mamelodi Sundowns.
Andile Jali and Themba Zwane have again been overlooked by Broos who has been firm in his decision to not select them for Bafana Bafana.
BAFANA BAFANA’S PRELIMINARY SQUAD FOR MOROCCO AND ZIMBABWE CLASHES
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (SuperSport United), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Bruce Bvuma, Brandon Petersen (both Kaizer Chiefs).
Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Khuliso Mudau, Grant Kekana, Lyle Lakay, Aubrey Modiba (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Bandile Shandu, Innocent Maela (both Orlando Pirates), Thibang Phete (Belenenses, Portugal), Siyabonga Ngezana (Chiefs), Taariq Fielies, Terrence Mashego (both Cape Town City), Luke Fleurs (SuperSport), Thabani Zuke (Golden Arrows), Athenkosi Mcaba (Stellenbosch FC).
Midfielders: Spephele Sithole (Belenenses, Portugal), Goodman Mosele, Thabang Monare, Fortune Makaringe (all Pirates), Yusuf Maart (Sekhukhune), Lebohang Maboe (Sundowns), Phathutshedzo Nange (Chiefs), Jesse Donn (SuperSport), Mduduzi Mdantsane (City), Thapelo Morena (Sundowns).
Strikers: Thembinkosi Lorch (Pirates), Ashley du Preez (Stellenbosch), Keagan Dolly (Chiefs), Evidence Makgopa (Baroka FC), Khanyisa Mayo (City), Fagrie Lakay (Pyramids, Egypt), Lyle Foster (Westerlo, Belgium), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota FC, USA), Percy Tau (Al Ahly, Egypt), Pule Mmodi (Arrows).
