Mashaba makes 6 changes for Mali clash

Mashaba made six changes to the team that played to a 1-1 draw against Cameroon in an international friendly on Saturday.

Jackson Mabokgwane gets his first start in a Bafana Bafana jersey ahead of Brilliant Khuzwayo, who was in goals against Cameroon while Darren Keet was first choice against Zambia.

Siyabonga Nhlapho, the only newcomer at the back, has been given a run at right-back while Anele Ngcongca moves to central defence alongside Thulani Hlatshwayo.

Thabo Matlaba has retained his place at left-back. Rivaldo Coetzee has been rested as he is nursing a knee injury.

Dean Furman and captain of the match, Andile Jali, keep their positions in the middle of the park with Thuso Phala and Mandla Masango taking over on the wings in place of Themba Zwane and Oupa Manyisa.

Bongani Ndulula returns to the lead the attack along with Sibusiso Vilakazi who came on from the bench to equalise against Cameroon.

Bernard Parker starts on the bench while Tokelo Rantie is not in the matchday squad due to injury.

Ayanda Gcaba, who has been called up as a replacement for the injured Patrick Phungwayo, has already joined his compatriots in camp in Libreville, and he will start from the bench.

Both South Africa and Mali are using the match prepare for the CAF Orange Africa Cup of Nations Equatorial Guinea 2015 tournament which starts on Saturday and runs until 8th February.

The clash will be played at the Stade Monedan in Libreville, Gabon.

Kick-off is at 16h00 South African time.

SA XI vs Mali:
Jackson Mabokgwane (GK), Siyabonga Nhlapho, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Anele Ngcongca, Dean Furman, Andile Jali (C), Mandla Masango, Thuso Phala, Bongani Ndulula, Sibusiso Vilakazi

Subs:
Darren Keet (GK), Brilliant Khuzwayo (GK), Ayanda Gcaba, Eric Mathoho, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Themba Zwane, Oupa Manyisa, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Bongani Zungu, Bernard Parker

Not in match-day squad due to injury: Tokelo Rantie, Rivaldo Coetzee

SA XI vs Cameroon:
Brilliant Khuzwayo (GK), Anele Ngcongca, Thabo Matlaba, Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Dean Furman, Andile Jali, Oupa Manyisa, Themba Zwane, Tokelo Rantie, Bernard Parker

Subs:
Jackson Mabokgwane (GK), Darren Keet (GK), Eric Mathoho, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Mandla Masango, Thuso Phala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Bongani  Zungu, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Bongani Ndulula

Withdrawn from squad due to injury: Patrick Phungwayo

SA XI vs Zambia:
Darren Keet (GK), Anele Ngcongca (C), Thabo Matlaba, Eric Mathoho, Rivaldo Coetzee, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Mandla Masango, Oupa Manyisa, Bongani Ndulula, Tokelo Rantie

SA Subs vs Zambia:
Brilliant Khuzwayo (GK), Jackson Mabokgwane (GK), Thulani Hlatshwayo, Bongani Zungu, Thuso Phala, Themba Zwane, Bernard Parker, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siyabonga Nhlapho

Not considered for the match due to injury: Andile Jali, Patrick Phungwayo.

(File photo: Gallo Images)