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South Africa Preps To Take On Sudan, Nigeria In Final AFCON Qualifiers

South Africa Preps To Take On Sudan, Nigeria In Final AFCON Qualifiers

From Kick Off

South Africa coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba has named his squad for this month’s final 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan and Nigeria.

Mashaba, who will announce his captain before the Sudan game, has notably called up Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo, Sweden-based midfielder May Mahlangu and Orlando Pirates pair Ntsikelelo Nyauza and Lehlohonolo Majoro, while he has dropped Thulani Hlatshwayo, Keagan Dolly and David Zulu.

Platinum Stars duo Siyabonga Mpontshane and Luvolwethu Mpeta, and Bidvest Wits’ Siyabonga Nhlapo have also been included, with SuperSport United gloveman Ronwen Williams a surprise absentee.

Bafana Bafana, who top Group A, will host the Falcons of Jediane on 15 November before travelling to Nigeria to tackle the continental champions four days later.

The home tie will be played at Moses Mabhida Stadium in honour of the late Bafana and Orlando Pirates skipper Senzo Meyiwa, who was buried on Saturday at Heroes Acre in Chesterville after being fatally shot on 26 October.

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