Hugo Broos announce 37-man squad for AFCON qualifiers
Hugo Broos has named 37 players in his preliminary squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that are set to take place in June. Broos will lead his troops when they take on Morroco away on 9 June before playing home against Zimbabwe after four days.
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Squad:
GOALKEEPERS
Ronwen Williams SUPERSPORT UNITED
Veli Mothwa AMAZULU
Bruce Bvuma KAIZER CHIEFS
Brandon Petersen KAIZER CHIEFS
DEFENDERS
Nyiko Mobbie SEKHUKHUNE UNITED
Khuliso Mudau MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Bandile Shandu ORLANDO PIRATES
Grant Kekana MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Thibang Phete BELENENSES
Siyabonga Ngezana KAIZER CHIEFS
Taariq Fielies CAPE TOWN CITY
Luke Fleurs SUPERSPORT UNITED
Athenkosi Mcaba STELLENBOSCH
Thabani Zuke GOLDEN ARROWS
Terrence Mashego CAPE TOWN CITY
Lyle Lakay MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Innocent Maela ORLANDO PIRATES
Aubrey Modiba MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
MIDFIELDERS
Sphephelo Sithole BELENENSES
Goodman Mosele ORLANDO PIRATES
Fortune Makaringe ORLANDO PIRATES
Thabang Monare ORLANDO PIRATES
Yusuf Maart SEKHUKHUNE UNITED
Lebogang Maboe MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
Phathutshedzo Nange KAIZER CHIEFS
Jesse Donn SUPERSPORT UNITED
Mduduzi Mdantsane CAPE TOWN CITY
Thapelo Morena MAMELODI SUNDOWNS
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STRIKERS
Thembinkosi Lorch ORLANDO PIRATES
Ashley Du Preez STELLENBOSCH
Keagan Dolly KAIZER CHIEFS
Evidence Makgopa BAROKA FC
Khanyisa Mayo CAPE TOWN CITY
Fagrie Lakay PYRAMIDS
Lyle Foster WESTERLO
Bongokuhle Hlongwane MINNESOTA
Percy Tau AL AHLY
Pule Mmodi GOLDEN ARROWS
Broos has been lambasted for his decision to exclude Sundowns’ Andile Jali and Themba Zwane and it seems like he’s adamant on that.
The last Bafana game was a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of France where the Belgian tactician said his young squad was out to learn.
Bafana were not part of the previous AFCON that was held in Cameroon after they failed to qualify while under Molefi Ntseki’s leadership.
As aforementioned, Broos has been criticized by many as he refuses to select the so-called experienced players but this is his chance to prove his critics wrong.
When he was announced as Bafana coach, he put his life on the line when he said: “If we are not qualified for that, you can kill me”
When he reacted to a draw, he said they have no excuses for not qualifying. “The plan is, first, there will be no excuses; we must qualify for Afcon 2023. No excuses. This will be my responsibility,” said Broos after qualifiers draw.
“We are rebuilding a team. We came very close (to advancing to the next round of the World Cup qualifiers).
“One goal killed us (against Ghana). Now, for Afcon 2023, there will be no excuses. I don’t have any excuses anymore.
“We must focus everything on getting to Afcon next year in June/July, taking place in Cote d’Ivoire. It is also important for the development and experience of the team.”
