Orlando Pirates have emerged as the biggest contributors to Hugo Broos’ preliminary Bafana Bafana squad set to face Zambia in a friendly match.
The fixture is set for 14 November, with the venue yet to be announced. It forms part of South Africa’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The Buccaneers’ impressive domestic form has seen ten of their stars earn national call-ups in Broos’ initial 44-member squad, which will be cut down to 23 players next month.
Bafana will kickstart their AFCON campaign against Angola on December 22, and are grouped with Zimbabwe and Egypt in Group B.
Bafana Bafana prelimanary squad:
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine, Renaldo Leaner, Darren Johnson
Defenders: Keegan Allan, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Siyabonga Ngezana, Fezile Gcaba, Vuyo Letlapa, Khulumani Ndumane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Malibongwe Khoza, Thabang Matuludi, Thabo Moloisane, Aubrey Modiba, Samukelo Kabini, Ime Okon, Puso Dithejane
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Thalente Mbatha, Sphephelo Sithole, Masindi Nemtajela, Ndamulelo Maphangele, Siphesihle Mkhize, Bathusi Aubaas, Luke Le Roux, Sipho Mbule, Mduduzi Shabalala, Kamogelo Sebelebele
Forwards: Evidence Makgopa, Tshepang Moremi, Ashley Cupido, Mohau Nkota, Keletso Makgalwa, Mihlali Mayambela, Devin Titus, Iqraam Rayners, Lyle Foster, Oswin Appollis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Bongokuhle Hlongwane
