Pitso Mosimane, coach of the South African national team Bafana Bafana, has finalized his squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. The team will face Guinea and Eritrea in matches later this month. Out of the initial 35 players, five were left out of the final 30-man squad. These include Tshepang Moremi, Cemran Dansin, Lyle Foster, Ronaldo van Neel, and Tshepo Mashiloane.

The selected squad features several new faces, such as Lebone Seema, Lebohang Maboe, Shandre Campbell, Luther Singh, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, and Yanel. The decision comes as the team prepares for key matches that will determine their qualification prospects. Mosimane’s choices reflect a balance between experience and emerging talent, aiming to strengthen the team for the challenges ahead.

The matches against Guinea and Eritrea are crucial for Bafana’s campaign in the Afcon qualifiers. The final squad highlights Mosimane’s strategic approach to building a competitive team for international competition. The players selected will now focus on preparation ahead of the upcoming fixtures.