Mosimane unveils 35-man Bafana squad for AFCON qualifiers
Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma has also made the list alongside Shandre Cambpell.
Pitso Mosimane, the coach of South Africa's national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, has revealed a 35-man squad for the upcoming 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea, which will take place at home on November 26. The team will also face Eritrea in an away match on the 30th of the same month. Additionally, Bafana Bafana will play an away international friendly against Egypt on the 4th of next month.
The coach has maintained the core of the Hugo Broos Bafana Bafana World Cup squad while making a few unexpected selections for the upcoming three matches.
Mamelodi Sundowns forward Fawaaz Basadien and Orlando Pirates attacker Cemran Dansin are among the notable players chosen for the team. Golden Arrows striker Ronaldo van Neel, Orlando Pirates striker Yanela Mbuthuma, and Cyprus-based forward Luther Singh have also been included in the squad. This is Luther's first selection after being overlooked for several years.
Another in-form player, Cassius Mailula, has also made the list. Mosimane's maiden Bafana Bafana squad ahead of the AFCON qualifiers has been announced, earning the team the title 'Bafana Pride.'
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