Broos Names Preliminary Bafana Squad for Upcoming Friendly Matches 2023: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed the starting squad that will include 36 players for the upcoming friendlies against Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo next month.
After securing a place to participate in the African Nations Final (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for January next year, Broos’s team is now preparing for a series of preparatory matches. The team is ready to participate in two friendly matches against Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
These friendly matches will provide important opportunities for the team to adjust their strategies, evaluate the performance of the players and further strengthen their cohesion. The detailed team selection shows the trainer’s willingness to explore different options and combinations as they progress towards their AFCON campaign.
As fans eagerly await the upcoming friendlies, the matches will serve as a reflection of the Bafana Bafana’s current streak and tactical approach under the leadership of Broos. The coach’s decisions will undoubtedly play a big role in shaping the team’s performance and preparation for all AFCON friendlies and tournaments.
Broos Names Bafana Squad for Upcoming Friendly Matches 2023
In a major change from his previous squad, Belgian tactician Hugo Broos has named three Kaizer Chiefs players to his provisional squad. Among the additions are Msimango, S’fiso Hlanti and Pule Mmodi.
In addition, two Orlando Pirates players, Sipho Chaine and Thabiso Moyane, have been called up for the first time, highlighting their reliable talents and contribution to the national team.
The roster also includes players who have been part of COSAFA/CHAN rosters. Moroka Swallows’ Keenan Allan, Chippa United’s Zuko Mdunyelwa and TS Galaxy’s Mlungisi Mbunjana have once again clinched a playoff spot.
Full Preliminary Squad (SAFA):
1. RONWEN WILLIAMS | GK | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FC |
2. VELI MOTHWA | GK | AMAZULU FC |
3. RICARDO GOSS | GK | SUPERSPORT UNITED FC |
4. SIPHO CHAINE | GK | ORLANDO PIRATES FC |
5. SYDNEY MOBBIE | DF | SEKHUKHUNE UNITED FC |
6. GRANT KEKANA | DF | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FC |
7. NKOSINATHI SIBISI | DF | ORLANDO PIRATES FC |
8. AUBREY MODIBA | DF | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FC |
9. THABOSI MONYANE | DF | ORLANDO PIRATES FC |
10. MOTHOBI MVALA | DF | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FC |
11. SIYANDA XULU | DF | SUPERSPORT UNITED FC |
12. GIVEN MSIMANGO | DF | KAIZER CHIEFS FC |
13. INNOCENT MAELA | DF | ORLANDO PIRATES FC |
14. KEENAN ALLAN | DF | MOROKA SWALLOWS FC |
15. IME OKON | DF | SUPERSPORT UNITED FC |
16. SFISO HLANTI | DF | KAIZER CHIEFS FC |
17. ZUKO MDUNYELWA | DF | CHIPPA UNITED FC |
18. LUKE LE ROUX | MF | VARBERGS BOIS FC |
19. NJABULO BLOM | MF | SAINT LOUIS FC |
20. TEBOHO MOKOENA | MF | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FC |
21. GRANT MAGERMAN | MF | SUPERSPORT UNITED FC |
22. BATHUSI AUBAAS | MF | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FC |
23. SPHEPHELO SITHOLE | MF | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FC |
24. MLUNGISI MBUNJANA | MF | TS GALAXY FC |
25. MIHLALI MAYAMBELA | FW | ARIS LIMASSOL FC |
26. THEMBA ZWANE | FW | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FC |
27. KOBAMELO KODISANG | FW | MOREIRENSE FC |
28. KHANYISO MAYO | FW | CAPE TOWN CITY FC |
29. IQRAAM RAYNERS | FW | STELLENBOSCH FC |
30. PULE MMODI | FW | KAIZER CHIEFS FC |
31. BONGOKUHLE HLONGWANE | FW | MINNESOTA FC |
32. PERCY TAU | FW | AL AHLY SC |
33. ZAKHELE LEPASA | FW | ORLANDO PIRATES |
34. LYLE FOSTER | FW | BURNLEY |
35. LEBO MOTHIBA | FW | STRASBOURG |
36. MONNAPULE SALENG | FW | ORLANDO PIRATES |
This mix of players from different clubs emphasizes Broos’s desire to explore different options and talents while continuing to shape the team’s structure and tactics. As the temporary team continues to go from strength to strength, fans and fans will closely follow the performance of these people in the upcoming friendly matches against Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The coach’s strategic decisions will play a key role in determining the team’s competitive advantage as it prepares for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.
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