Bafana Bafana name squad to face Brazil

Goalkeepers: Wayne Sandilands (Mamelodi Sundowns), Moeneeb Josephs (Orlando Pirates), Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs)

Defenders: Siyabonga Sangweni (Orlando Pirates), Bevan Fransman (SuperSport United), Bongani Khumalo (PAOK, Greece), Erick Mathoho (Kaizer Chiefs), Kgosi Ntlhe (Peterborough, England), Anele Ngcongca (Genk, Belgium), Punch Masenamela (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabo Matlaba (Orlando Pirates)

Midfielders: Kamohelo Makotjo (Feyenoord, Holland), Steven Pienaar (captain)(Everton, England), Rewneilwe Letsholonyane, Siphiwe Tshabalala (both Kaizer Chiefs), Thulani Serero (Ajax Amsterdam, Holland), Katlego Mashego (Free State Stars), Dean Furman (Oldham Athletic, England), Kagisho Dikgacoi (Crystal Palace, England), May Mahlangu (Malmo, Sweden), Bernard Parker (Kaizer Chiefs), Lerato Chabangu (Moroka Swallows)

Strikers: Siyabonga Nomvete (Moroka Swallows), Dino Ndlovu (Maccabi Haifa, Israel), Thamsanqa Gabuza (Golden Arrows)

Key Missing Players

1. Andile Jali (Orlando Pirates) - He is Orlando Pirates outstanding player this season who already stood the head and shoulders above the rest.

2. Rowan Williams (SuperSport United) - He is the best shot stopper with advance modern goalkeeping techniques.

3. Hlompo Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns) - One of the most underrated anchorman with the highest workrate. Very good player with offensive techniques.

4. Edward Manqele (Mamelodi Sundowns) - Very quick striker with good composure and goals scoring techniques.

5. Luvhengo Mungomeni (Moroka Swallows) - Another underrated defender will all the attributes of complete modern central defender.

6. Tokelo Rantie (Malmö FF, Sweden) - Gordon Igesund snubbed the Mzansi’s hottest striker who is scoring avalanches of goals abroad.

7. Teko Modise (Mamelodi Sundowns) - he got his magical moves back and he is on top of his game. His visionary defence split passes will be missed in the team. He is a true leader who led with example - a fighter and tactical discipline player.

Overall Assessment

- The coach select an imbalance team at the back with 3 left back and one right back.

- The midfield is okay despite lack of blistering pace. It is comprised of slowly players which is going to work against us when pouching for counter attacks.

- The strike force is balance with good strikers and am happy that the Premier Soccer League underrated goal poacher Thamsanqa Gabuza is included.

- The exclusion of another Premier Soccer League bulky striker Rodney Ramagalela also raises an eyebrow.

Verdict: The team selection is 7/10.

It’s a promising team against Mozambique but not good enough team to play Brazil.

By Owen Mundalamo

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