Lyle Foster returns to Hugo Broos' squad for World Cup Qualifiers
30th May 2024
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-member squad that will face Nigeria and Zimbabwe in two World Cup qualifiers in June with Bafana striker Lyle Foster making a return to the national team.
Foster was excluded from the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire earlier this year due to mental health challenges.
FCSB defender Siyabonga Ngezana is also part of the squad. Ngezana was also named in the Official Superliga Team of the Season in Romania after an outstanding season with his new club.
Orlando Pirates teen sensation and DStv Premiership Young Player of the Season nominee Relebohile Mofokeng has also received a call-up to the national team after a brilliant season at Pirates.
Final Bafana 23-man squad:
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United)
Defenders: Thapelo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau (all Sundowns), Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Siyabonga Ngezana (FCSB, Romania)
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Sundowns), Jayden Adams (Stellenbosch FC), Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns), Siphephelo Sithole (C.D Tondela, Portugal)
Forwards: Themba Zwane (Sundowns), Patrick Maswanganyi (Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley FC), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Percy Tau (Al Ahly), Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch FC), Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City), Elias Mokwana (Sekhukhune United)
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