No place for Kaizer Chiefs players but Orlando Pirates’ Zakhele Lepasa gets Bafana Bafana reward

FILE - Orlando Pirates Zakhele Lepasa has been named in the 23-man Bafana Bafana squad. Photo: Itumeleng English/African News Agency(ANA)

FILE - Orlando Pirates Zakhele Lepasa has been named in the 23-man Bafana Bafana squad. Photo: Itumeleng English/African News Agency(ANA)

Published Aug 30, 2023

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Hugo Broos raised a few eyebrows ahead of Bafana Bafana’s upcoming friendly’s that is laden with Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates players.

This though comes as no surprise as Masandawana and the Buccaneers have been the two form teams in South Africa of late. However there are no players from Kaizer Chiefs in the squad that will take on Namibia and Congo on September 9 and 12 respectively.

One notable inclusion is that of in-form Orlando Pirates player Zakhele Lepasa. The striker has had a great start to season and has already netted nine goals in all competitions.

Lyle Foster who recently scored his first Premier League goal for Burnley also headlines the squad with the likes of other overseas-based players with French- based Lebo Mothiba and Portugal-based Komabelo Kodisang both named.

Bafana Bafana 23-man squad:

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United)

Defenders: Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Innocent Maela, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Thabiso Monyane (all Orlando Pirates), Siyanda Xulu (SuperSport United)

Midfielders: Luke le Roux (Varbergs BoIS, Sweden), Teboho Mokoena, Bathusi Aubaas (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Grant Margeman (SuperSport United)

Forwards: Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kobamelo Kodisang (Moreirense FC, Portugal), Percy Tau (Al Ahly, Egypt), Monnapule Saleng, Zakhele Lepasa (both Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Lebo Mothiba (Strasbourg FC, France)

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