Bafana Bafana World Cup squad: South Africa names two uncapped players
Summary
South Africa named its 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup, including two uncapped defenders Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross. The roster mostly features players from local teams Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, with matches set against Mexico, the Czech Republic, and South Korea in Group A.Key Facts
- Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross are new players chosen for the World Cup squad.
- Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates contributed eight players each to the squad.
- Sundowns recently won the CAF Champions League, and Pirates secured the South African Premiership title.
- Coach Hugo Broos selected 19 players from South Africa’s local leagues, five from Europe, and two from the United States.
- Goalkeeper Brandon Petersen was left out due to appendix surgery, despite good recent form.
- South Africa will play their first game against Mexico on June 11, followed by matches against the Czech Republic and South Korea.
- Coach Broos, age 74, plans to retire after this World Cup tournament.
- South Africa has appeared in the World Cup three times before but never advanced past the group stage.
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