Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Percy Tau have been included in Bafana Bafana preliminary squad for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan.
Hlongwane, who plays for Minnesota United FC in the United States, has not been included in Bafana squads since last year, and missed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast, where the team secured a third-place finish.The former Maritzburg United star has been in fine form for the Loons in the MLS this season, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists, and Broos will hope that he can do the same for the national team.
Al Ahly’s Percy Tau has also been named in the preliminary squad, and will be hoping to make the final selection after missing out due to personal reasons last month. Stellenbosch goalkeeper Sage Stephens has also been rewarded following his consistent performances for the Cape Winelands outside. Other players included in the squad for the first match are Thabang Matuludi, Ashley Cupido, Ndamulelo Maphangule, and Yanela Mbuthuma.
Bafana Bafana currently sit second in Group K with eight points, behind Uganda and need just two more points to secure qualification for the Afcon tournament in Morocco.Nyiko Mobbie, Bradley Cross, Thabang Matuludi, Rushwin Dortley, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau, Thabiso Sesane, Fawaaz Basadien, Siyabonga Ngezana, Grant Kekana.Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Bathusi Aubaas, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Thalente Mbatha, Luke Le Roux, Ndamulelo Maphangule.
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