Johannesburg - Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba has named his team to face Cameroon in an international friendly match at Stade L'amitie in Libreville, Gabon.
The match forms part of Bafana's preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, in Equatorial Guinea, from January 17 to February 8.
Mashaba made six changes to the squad that defeated Zambia 1-0 last weekend at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
Brilliant Khuzwayo takes the place of Darren Keet in goals, while Eric Mathoho makes way for Thulani Hlatshwayo, alongside Rivaldo Coetzee, Anele Ngcongca and Thabo Matlaba.
Andile Jali and Dean Furman return to the midfield ahead of Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Thamsanqa Sangweni, while Themba Zwane replaces Mandla Masango.
Upfront, Tokelo Rantie partners with Bernard Parker, who comes in for Bongani Ndulula.
“We are going into this match with our focus on the big picture, which is the tournament,” Bafana coach Ephraim Shakes Mashaba said in a statement.
“I have made changes for various reasons. Firstly, to see what some combinations can give us as we prepare for AFCON 2015.
“We also want see what some players can give us when facing such nations and Cameroon more so because we will not have Mathoho and Letsholonyane in the opening match due to suspensions.”
Bafana Bafana team: 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, BonganiZungu, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Bongani Ndulula.
Sapa