By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
South Africa’s football national team head coach Hugo Broos has named a 36-man preliminary squad for next month’s international friendlies.
Bafana Bafana host Eswatini on October 13, before facing Ivory Coast away four days later.
Ex-Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom made a return after being snubbed from the final squad the last time out while another Major League Soccer player Bongokuhle Hlongwane is back as well.
Cape Town City forward Khanyisa Mayo also found his way back into the squad while there was no place for US-based Cassius Mailula.
The squad is dominated by Mamelodi Sundowns who have contributed 10 players and also comprised of familiar faces like Percy Tau, Nyiko Mobbie, Siyanda Xulu and Lyle Foster.
The venue for the international friendly against Eswatini is yet to be confirmed.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Veli Mothwa, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine.
Defenders: Sydney Mobbie, Grant Kekana, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Thapelo Maseko, Mothobi Mvala, Siyanda Xulu, Given Msimango, Innocent Maela, Ime Okon, Thapelo Morena, Khuliso Mudau, Tapelo Xoki.
Midfielders: Njabulo Blom, Teboho Mokoena, Grant Margeman, Bathusi Aubaas, Sphephelo Sithole, Mlungisi Mbunjane, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Luke Le Roux.