David GOMBE
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has named a provisional squad of 38 players to prepare for the forthcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
The 1996 African champions will open their qualification campaign against Uganda Cranes on 6th September at home before visiting South Sudan on 10th September 2024.
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and Al Ahly FC forward Percy Tau headline the named squad.
South Africa finished third at the 2023 AFCON Final that was held in Ivory Coast.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bruce Bvuma (Kaizer Chiefs), Veli Mothwa (Amazulu FC), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates FC)
Defenders
Sydney Mobbie (Super Sport United FC), Thabiso Monyane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Rushwin Dortley (Kaizer Chiefs FC), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates FC), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Given Msimango (Kaizer Chiefs FC), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates FC), Athenkosi Mcaba (Stellenbosch FC), Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Terrence Mashego (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC), Siyabonga Ngezana (Football Club FCSB)
Midfielders
Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Grant Margeman (Supersport United FC), Jayden Adams (Stellenbosch FC), Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Sphephelo Sithole (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates FC), Mhlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol), Luke Le Roux (IFK Vanamo), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Devin Titus (Stellenbosch), Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City FC)
Forwards
Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates FC), Simon Van Duivenbooden (Vitesse FC), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Thapelo Maseko (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Elias Mokwana (Esperence De Tunis), Lyle Foster (Burnley FC), Evidence Magkopa (Orlando Pirates FC), Percy Tau (Al Ahly FC)
