Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Lyle Foster recalled to Bafana Bafana's prelim squad for Kenya clashes
Key defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi headlines a list of returning stars and fresh call-ups in Pitso Mosimane’s preliminary Bafana Bafana squad for next month’s crucial 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane is grappling with a decision on the centre-back position as four players compete for starting spots. Mosimane lamented the lack of a lethal goal-poacher but has options like Lyle Foster, Evidence Makgopa, Yanela Mbuthuma, and Iqraam Rayners. At right back, Thabang Matuludi and Kamogelo Sebelebele are available, while Aubrey Modiba and Samukele Kabini compete at left back.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Ime Okon, and Olwethu Makhanya form a strong trio, with Makhanya recently moving to Scottish side Rangers. The coach welcomes the headache, hoping to learn from Bokke's playing style. Bafana Bafana faces Kenya in a double-header on November 13 and 17.
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