Pitso Mosimane names first Bafana Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has named his first official squad for back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea.

Mosimane, who took over the reins from Belgian tactician Hugo Broos in September, has named a 30-man squad for the two crucial fixtures scheduled for 26 and 30 September.

The likes of Lyle Foster and Tshepang Moremi fell short of the final list after being named among the 35-man preliminary squad, with Mosimane showing his intentions up front.

Among the surprises are Orlando Pirates centre-back Lebone Seema, who earns his maiden senior international look-in, as former teammate as Chicago Fire defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi missed out through injury.

Mamelodi Sundowns stalwart Themba Zwane also retains his place in the national team and is the most senior player in the team at 37 years old, while Belgium-based Shandre Campbell is the youngest at 21 years old.

Bafana will face Guinea at Orlando Amstel Arena on 26 September (15:00) before travelling to Cairo to face Eritrea four days later, as they begin their road to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in Group D, which also features the co-hosts Harambee Stars.

Full Bafana Bafana Squad

Goalkeepers

Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders

Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane, Fawaaz Basadien, Thapelo Morena (all Sundowns), Samukele Kabini (Molde FK, Norway), Olwethu Makhanya (Rangers FC, Scotland), Kamogelo Sebelebele, Lebone Seema, Nkosinathi Sibisi (all Pirates)

Midfielders

Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (both Sundowns), Sphephelo Sithole (CD Tondela, Portugal), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City)

Forwards

Iqraam Rayners, Cassius Mailula, Tashreeq Matthews, Themba Zwane (all Sundowns), Yanela Mbuthuma, Oswin Appollis (both Pirates), Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire, USA), Relebohile Mofokeng (Royal Union Saint-Gilloise, Belgium), Thapelo Maseko (FC Copenhagen, Denmark), Luther Singh (AEL Limassol, Cyprus), Shandre Campbell (KV Kortrijk, Belgium)

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