Bafana Bafana has selection headaches in midfield as they prepare for Friday's Afcon Qualifying clash against Congo.
South Africa square up to Congo on Friday 11 October and they’ll do so without foreign-based Yaya Sithole and Orlando Pirates dynamo Thalente Mbatha. Both players are injured. Mbatha was Bafana’s match-winner in a 3-2 thriller against South Sudan in their last match. Mbatha is the latest potential casually after complaining of a knock after the
Bafana managed a 2-2 draw with Uganda, followed up by a thrilling 3-2 win against South Sudan. A pair of positive results against Congo on 11 and 15 October would put Hugo Broos’ side in a very healthy position. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium plays host to Friday’s clash with kickoff at 19:00.Starting XI in the recent 3-2 win over South Sudan: Chaine; Mudau, Ngezana, Dortley, Modiba; Sithole, Mokoena; Morena, Zwane, Appollis; Foster.info@thesouthafrican.
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