AFCON QUALIFIER: Baxter names squad for Nigeria clash

Ahead of their upcoming 2019 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria next month, Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has announced his squad. The English-born manager said he is pleased with his selections as he introduced Cape Town City winger Aubrey Ngoma.

Baxter announced his squad to face the Super Eagles on Thursday at the SAFA House in Johannesburg.

“I am quite pleased with the squad we have assembled. We have a small element of development with a couple of young players," said Baxter.

“We also have some players who are returning to the squad, the likes of (Bongani) Zungu and (Tokelo) Rantie.

“We have players who have been outstanding in the PSL the whole season, we also have continuity with a number of players that SAFA has invested much time in and we have them in the team. I believe we have a good mix.

“We have also looked at aerial strength and tried to spread that well throughout the team, it means if we can have good preparation before we go, then we have a squad that is capable of giving Nigeria a good game.”

The clash between the two continental giants is set to be staged on Saturday, 10 June 2017 at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo State, Nigeria.

Kick-off is at 17:00 (CAT).

Goalkeepers

Itumeleng Khune

Darren Keet

Ronwen Williams

Defenders

Ramahlwe Mphahlele

Rivaldo Coetzee

Thulani Hlatshwayo

Erick Mathoho

Lorenzo Gordinho

Abbubaker Mobara

Tebogo Langerman

Sifiso Hlanti

Midfielders

Hlompho Kekana

Keagan Dolly

Andle Jali

Kamohelo Mokotjo

Dean Furman

Themba Zwane

Bongani Zungu

Aubrey Ngoma

Strikers

Sibusiso Vilakazi

Percy Tau

Lebohang Manyama

Tokelo Rantie

Thamsanqa Gabuza

Kermit Erasmus