The South Africa national team has announced the list of 26 players called up for the World Cup, which will be held in the United States and Mexico. Coach Hugo Broos has defined the representatives of Bafana Bafana, which in Zulu means “The Boys”. The main names on the team are goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and midfielder Teboho Mokoena, both from Mamelodi Sundowns, a South African team, and Lyle Foster, a forward from Burnley, England. South Africa is in the group that faces Mexico, Czech Republic, and South Korea in the group stage.
The South Africa national team’s debut will be against Mexico on June 11 at 16:00, at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Then, the team will face the Czech Republic on June 18 at 13:00, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta, USA. The last group stage match will be against South Korea on June 24 at 22:00, at the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico. The South African team counts on Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena, from Mamelodi Sundowns, and Lyle Foster, from Burnley, as main highlights.
Convocados
The list of South Africa’s called-up players for the World Cup consists of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. The goalkeepers are Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, and Sipho Chaine. The defenders include Khuliso Mudau, Olwethu Makhanya, Bradley Cross, Aubrey Modiba, Thabang Matuludi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Kamogelo Sebelebele, and Khulumani Ndamane. The midfielders are Teboho Mokoena, Thalente Mbatha, Jayden Adams, and Sphephelo Sithole. The forwards are Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster, Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, and Thapelo Maseko.
The World Cup will be an important challenge for South Africa, which seeks to make a good campaign and advance to the final stages of the tournament. With a well-structured team and talented players, Bafana Bafana is ready to face their opponents and achieve good results.
