By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named the final team to face Panama in two international friendly matches next week.
South Africa will host Panama on Friday, 27 March at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, while the second encounter will be played on Tuesday, 31 March at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
The two international friendly matches form part of Hugo Broos’ preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Broos named the final 23 squad on Thursday, with the squad expected to assemble on Sunday, 19 March 2026.
Bafana Bafana Squad to face Panama.
Goalkeepers:
Ronwen Williams [Mamelodi Sundowns], Ricardo Goss [Siwelele FC], and Renaldo Leaner [Sekhukhune United].
Defenders:
Nkosinathi Sibisi [Orlando Pirates], Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane, Khuliso Mudau [all Mamelodi Sundowns], Ime Okon [Hannover 96, Germany], Samukelo Kabini [Molde FK, Germany], Mbekezeli Mbokazi [Chicago Fire FC, USA], Thabang Matuludi [Polokwane City FC].
Midfielders:
Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams [all Mamelodi Sundowns], Thalente Mbatha [Orlando Pirates], Sphephelo Sithole [C.D. Tondela].
Forwards:
Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Mokgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng [all Orlando Pirates], Lyle Foster [Burnley FC, England], Bongokuhle Hlongwane [Minnesota United FC, USA], Themba Zwane [Mamelodi Sundowns] and Thapelo Maseko [AEL Limassol, Cyprus].