Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 23-man squad based on form as he misses some crucial performers for next months 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Afcon qualifiers.
Bafana begin their Nations Cup qualifying campaign hosting Uganda at Orlando Stadium on September 6 6pm before travelling to South Sudan for the second Group K match on September 10.
Captain and keeper Ronwen Williams is injured and Ricardo Goss SuperSport United, Veli Mothwa AmaZulu or Sipho Chaine Orlando Pirates will be between the posts.
Star attacker Percy Tau, who has battled injuries, been out of favour and had an uncertain future recently at Al Ahly in Egypt, has not made the squad. Sundowns utility player Aubrey Modiba, who was not named in the preliminary squad, was picked among nine defenders.
Also among the defenders are Fawaaz Basadien, who has attracted attention and suitors with his strong performances for Stellenbosch FC, was kept from the preliminary squad, as was Kaizer Chiefs 22-year-old signing from relegated Cape Town Spurs Rushwin Dortley.
