Broos Names Bafana Squad for Upcoming Friendly Matches 2023

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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