By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Bafana Bafana will face Angola and Mozambique this month during the international break for the 2022 World Cup, the South Africa Football Association (Safa) confirmed.
A 30-man preliminary squad has been selected by coach Hugo Broos for the friendly international matches.
“The preliminary squad will be trimmed to 23 players when Broos announces his final list for the two matches next week,” Safa said.
Both games will be played at Mbombela Stadium, with South Africa meeting Mozambique on November 17 (8.30pm) and Angola on November 22.
Broos will use the games as preparation for the crucial home and away 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Liberia in March.
South Africa go into camp on November 13, the day after the friendly Carling Black Label Cup tournament involving Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu at FNB Stadium.
Bafana preliminary squad
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Melusi Buthelezi (TS Galaxy), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United)
Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Thibang Phete (AL Bataeh FC, UAE), Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Siyanda Xulu (Turan-Tovuz IK, Azerbaijan), Siyanda Msani (Richards Bay FC), Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates), Rushine de Reuck (Orlando Pirates), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Midfielders: Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates), Yusef Maart (Kaizer Chiefs), Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs), Sibongiseni Mthetwha, Stellenbosch FC, Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke Le Roux (Vargerb Bois, Sweden), Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates).
Forwards: Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City), Lyle Foster (Westerlo, Belgium), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Fagrie Lakay (Pyramids, Egypt), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota, USA), Pule Mmodi (Golden Arrows), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Zakhele Lepasa (Orlando Pirates), Kgaogelo Sekgota (Kaizer Chiefs).