By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos announced his final 23-man squad to face Nigeria and Zimbabwe in the World Cup qualifiers next month.
Broos had initially announced a 36-member preliminary squad a fortnight ago.
He trimmed the squad to 23 players for the World Cup qualifiers. The announcement took place at the SABC television studios in Auckland Park.
Bafana will face Nigeria’s Super Eagles away in Uyo on Friday, June 7 and then return to host Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, June 11.
The SA national team will return to Bloemfontein for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World where they registered a famous 2-1 victory over France in the global FIFA tournament.
The Bafana 23-man squad:
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Veli Mothwa
Defenders: Sydney Mobbie, Thapelo Morena, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau, Siyabonga Ngezana, Grant Kekana
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Bathusi Aubaas, Siphephelo Sithole
Forwards: Themba Zwane, Oswin Appollis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Iqraam Rayners, Elias Mokwana, Lyle Foster, Percy Tau, Relebohile Mofokeng.