Watch as interim Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki names his squad for the upcoming friendly international against Zambia before interacting with the media in Johannesburg on Friday.
Ntseki, who has stepped in after last months resignation of Stuart Baxter, made nine changes to the squad which represented South Africa at the African Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The caretaker coach revealed that a number of players had been rested due to them playing a lot of football following their participation at Afcon, as Themba Zwane, Hlompho Kekana and Sibusiso Vilakazi all of Mamelodi Sundowns missed out.
Ntseki gave a detailed description for all of his selections before answering questions from the media in attendance.
Watch the full press conference here:
Bafana Bafana squad to play Zambia in a friendly International match at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia on 7 September.
Goalkeepers: Darren Keet (OH Leuven FC, Belgium), Ronwen Williams (Supersport United), Brandon Petersen (Bidvest Wits).— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) August 23, 2019
Defenders: Eric Mathoho (Kaizer Chiefs), Buhle Mkhwanazi, Thulani Hlatshwayo (Wits), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thamsanqa Mkhize, Thato Mokeke (CT City), Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates)
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) August 23, 2019
Midfielders: Kamohelo Mokotjo (Brentford FC), Rivaldo Coetzee, Lebogang Maboe, (Sundowns), Dean Furman (SS), Lebogang Phiri (Guingamp), Bongani Zungu (Amiens), Thembinkosi Lorch (Orlando Pirates), Thulani Serero (Vitesse), Percy Tau (Club Brugge), Keagan Dolly (Montpellier).
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) August 23, 2019
Forwards: Lebo Mothiba (Strasbourg, France), Bradley Grobler (Supersport United), Kermit Erasmus (Cape Town City).
Interim Coach: Molefi Ntseki— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) August 23, 2019
