Hugo Broos has announced a provisional Bafana Bafana squad for the clash against world champions France, calling up several new names.
The Belgian tactician has confirmed a preliminary squad for the games against Guinea and France on 25 and 29 March.
Broos confirmed 29 names in his provisional squad, including the likes of Lyle Lakay, Khuliso Mudau and Rivaldo Coetzee, who were called up for a first time by the Bafana coach.
Bandile Shandu also made the selection after his fine goalscoring form, while Goodman Mosele returned to the squad for a first time since snubbing a call-up in October.
Here is Broos’ full Bafana squad:
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (SuperSport), Brandon Petersen (Kaizer Chiefs), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs) and Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu)
Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Terrence Mashego (Cape Town City), Siyanda Xulu (unattached), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Golden Arrows), Veluyeke Zulu (Chippa), Rushine De Reuck (Mamelodi Sundowns), Lyle Lakay (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Rivaldo Coetzee (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates), Athenkosi Mcaba (Stellenbosch)
Midfielders: Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows), Pule Mmodi (Golden Arrows), Ethan Brooks (TS Galaxy), Keagan Dolly (Kaizer Chiefs), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Goodman Mosele (Orlando Pirates), Thabang Monare (Orlando Pirates)
Strikers: Evidence Makgopa (Baroka), Victor Letsoalo (Royal AM), Mduduzi Mdantsane (Cape Town City), Fagrie Lakay (Pyramids), Percy Tau (Al Ahly), Lyle Foster (Westerlo), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota)
