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Bafana Names Squad For Mandela Cup
Bafana Bafana head coach
Shakes Mashaba yesterday named his squad for the upcoming Nelson Mandela Challenge against the Ivory Coast.
South Africa will welcome The Elephants to the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Sunday 30 November, fresh off their successful 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Mashaba’s men world now look to continue their unbeaten run having qualified for next year’s showpiece in Equatorial Guinea without tasting defeat.
South Africa last hosted the Ivory Coast in the 2011 edition of the Nelson Mandela Challenge, that game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Goalkeepers: Brilliant Khuzwayo; Jackson Mabokgwane, Dumisani Msibi
Defenders: Siyabonga Nhlapo; Patrick Phungwayo, Erick Mathoho, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Kwanda Mngonyama, Ayabulela Magqwaka, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Siyabonga Zulu
Midfielders: Themba Zwane, Mzikayise Mashaba, Oupa Manyisa, Vuyisile Wana, Jabulani Shongwe, Bongani Zungu, Asavela Mbekile
Strikers: Fagrie Lakay, Siyando Ngubo, Puleng Tlolane, David Zulu, Lerato Lamola