Nelson Mandela Challenge 2015: Bafana Bafana Will Face Senegal

South Africa will play against Senegal the lions of Taranga for the Nelson Mandela Challenge at 7pm on Tuesday (8 September), at the Orlando stadium , Soweto.

Bafana bafana are the defending champions of the Nelson Mandela Challenge after they defeated Ivory coast 2-0.The squad selected for the afcon qualifier is the same squad that will play in the Nelson Mandela Challenge.

Goalkeepers:

Jackson Mabokgwane (Mpumalanga Aces FC), Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs), Ronwen Williams (SuperSport United)

Defenders:

Erick Mathoho (Kaizer Chiefs), Rivaldo Coetzee (Ajax Cape Town), Thulani Hlatshwayo (Bidvest Wits), Siyabonga Nhlapo (Bidvest Wits), Anele Ngcongca (Racing Genk), Mzikayise Mashaba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Siyabonga Zulu (Platinum Stars), Tsepo Masilela (Kaizer Chiefs)

Midfielders:

Dean Furman (SuperSport United), Andile Jali (KV Oostende), Bongani Zungu (Sundowns), Mandla Masango (Randers FC), Phumlani Ntshangase (Bidvest Wits), Jabulani Shongwe (Bidvest Wits), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Mpho Makola (Orlando Pirates), Ayanda Patosi (Lokeren), Daylon Claasen (1860 Munich)

Strikers:

Thulani Serero (Ajax Amsterdam), Thamsanqa Gabuza (Orlando Pirates), Sibusiso Vilakazi (Bidvest Wits), Tokelo Rantie (Bournemouth)
Thulani Hlatshwayo has withdrawn from the squad due to a right thigh muscle strain and replaced by Clayton Daniels from Supersport united. South Africa is currently ranked at position 17 in Africa and 72 in the world compared to Senegal ranked at position five(Africa) and 32th in the world football rankings.