Bafana Bafana vs Gambia: SA Squad Named

South Africa has named the squad that will be taking on Gambia in their second last game for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying rounds.

The much anticipated game will take place on the 4th of June. A venue as well as the kick-off time has yet to be released.

The game is very important for South Africa’s Bafana, as they have to win both their remaining games to qualify for AFCON.

Their advancement in the tournament then also depends on the results of the other teams in their group, of which Gambia is a part.

South African coach, Shakes Mashaba, has recalled quite a few famous players for the match against Zambia, with some fresh faces thrown in the mix that will play in an international level for the first time.

These up-and-coming youngsters include Diamond Thopola and Thobani Mncwango.

Gambia has yet to name their squad for the match.

The South African squad consists of:

Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Jackson Mabokgwane, Brighton Mhlongo.

Defenders: Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Diamond Thopola, Thabo Matlaba Matlaba, Eric Mathoho, Sifiso Hlanti, Rivaldo Coetzee, Teboho Langerman.

Midfielders: Andile Jali, Thulani Serero, Thapelo Morena, Mpho Makola, Mandla Masango, Hlompho Kekana, Keagan Dolly, Dean Furman, May Mahlangu.

Strikers: Thamsanqa Gabuza, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Ndumiso Mabena, Thobani Mncwango.