Maritzburg star in Bafana squad

Maritzburg star in Bafana squad

Shakes Mashaba has named his Bafana Bafana squad for the Nelson Mandela Challenge.

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Maritzburg United defender, Kwanda Mngonyama, has been picked for the clash with Ivory Coast next Sunday.

Mngonyama is the only player from a KZN club to crack the nod.

Overseas-based players were not considered for selection.

Mashaba has included the likes of Brilliant Khuzwayo, Patrick Phungwayo, David Zulu, Oupa Manyisa and Themba Zwane in his line-up.

The full squad is as follows.

Goalkeepers:

Brilliant Khuzwayo (Kaizer Chiefs), Jackson Mabogkwane (Platinum Stars) and Dumisani Msibi (SuperSport United)

Defenders:

Siyabonga Nhlapo (Bidvest Wits), Patrick Phungwayo (Orlando Pirates), Eric Mathoho (Kaizer Chiefs), Ntsikelelo Nyauza (Orlando Pirates), Qwandakwentsizwa Mngonyama (Maritzburg United), Aya Magqwaka (Ajax Cape Town), Thulani Hlatswhayo (Bidvest Wits) and Siyabonga Zulu (Chippa United)

Midfielders:

Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Mzikayise Mashaba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Oupa Manyisa (Orlando Pirates), Vuyisile Wana (Moroka Swallows), Fagrie Lakay (Santos), Jabulani Shongwe  (Bidvest Wits), Bongani Zungu (Mamelodi Sundowns) and Asavela Mbekile (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Strikers:

Siyando Ngubo (Orlando Pirates), Puleng Tlolane (Polokwane City), David Zulu (Chippa United) and Lerato Lamola (Bloemfontein Celtic)

Kickoff is at 3pm.

(File Photo: Gallo Images)

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