Newly-appointed Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has announced his preliminary squad for the team’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Mosimane has not made too many changes to the players Hugo Broos used to rely on but he made a few surprise inclusions.

For instance, Mamelodi Sundowns utility player Fawaaz Basadien has made the cut alongside the likes of Cemran Dansin of Orlando Pirates and Golden Arrows striker Ronaldo van Neel.

Cyprus-based striker Luther Singh has also cracked the nod after being overlooked for years as well as in-form Cassius Mailula.

PITSO ANNOUNCES BAFANA BAFANA’S PRELIMINARY SQUAD FOR AFCON QUALIFIERS

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Sipho Chaine, Ricardo Goss

Defenders: Aubrey Modiba, Samukele Kabini, Fawaaz Basadien, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi, Olwethu Makhanya, Khulumani Ndamane

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Lebogang, Cemran Dansin, Sphephelo Sithole, Bathusi Aubaas, Brooklyn Poggenpoel

Forwards: Iqraam Rayners, Yanela Mbuthuma, Lyle Foster, Cassius Mailula, Oswin Appollis, Puso Dithejane, Tashreeq Matthews, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Ronaldo van Neel, Thapelo Maseko, Tshepang Moremi, Luther Singh, Shandre Campbell

More to follow….