BY Obakeng Maje
Bafana Bafana caretaker coach Steve Komphela has released five players from the squad that will face Gabon in an international friendly match that will be played on Friday, 15 June 2012.
The clash will take place at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
Kickoff is at 20h30.
Captain Steven Pienaar, striker Katlego Mphela, midfielders Oupa Manyisa and Thanduyise Khuboni as well as defender Bongani Khumalo have all been allowed to go home.
The players left after the squad’s training session on Monday evening.
“We are left with one match, having played two already. Initially we called-up a big squad because we had three back to back clashes and wanted to have cover in various positions in case of injuries. We have seen what the five that we released can give us, and now this is a chance to have a look at other players,” said Komphela.
“At the same time we also had to reserve some respect to the opposition and not make wholesale changes to our squad. We still need continuity and we believe the players that are remaining will provide the needed balance to tackle Gabon on Friday.”
Bafana Bafana departs for Nelspruit on Thursday morning (14 June).
The full Bafana Bafana squad to face Gabon:
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GOALKEEPERS
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KHUNE Itumeleng |
Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA) |
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SANDILANDS Wayne |
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA) |
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KEET Darren |
KV Kortrijk FC (Belgium) |
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DEFENDERS: |
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GOULD Morgan |
Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA) |
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MATHOHO Eric |
Bloemfontein Celtic FC (SA) |
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MASENAMELA Punch |
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA) |
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NGCONGCA Anele |
Racing Genk FC (Belgium) |
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GAXA Siboniso |
Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA) |
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XULU Siyanda |
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA) |
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MIDFIELDERS: |
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TSHABALALA Siphiwe |
Kaizer Chiefs FC ( SA) |
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LETSHOLONYANE Reneilwe |
Kaizer Chiefs FC ( SA) |
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MODISE Teko |
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA) |
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MOKOENA Lebohang |
Mamelodi Sundowns FC (SA) |
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JALI Andile |
Orlando Pirates FC (SA) |
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MAHLANGU May |
Helsingborg FC ( Sweden) |
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SERERO Thulani |
Ajax Amsterdam FC ( Netherlands) |
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MASHABA Mzikayise |
Free State Stars FC (SA) |
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STRIKERS: |
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NOMVETHE Siyabonga |
Moroka Swallows FC (SA) |
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RANTIE Tokelo |
Orlando Pirates FC ( SA) |
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RODGERS Eleazar |
Santos FC (SA) |
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MAJORO Lehlohonolo |
Kaizer Chiefs FC (SA) |
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Gabon is expected in Nelspruit on Wednesday morning (13 June) around 06h00.
The full Gabon squad:
- Didier Ewono Ebang
- Anthony Mfa Mezui
- Emmanuel Ndong Mba
- Edmond Mouele
- Ecuele Manga
- Remy Ebanega Ekwa
- Henry-Junior Ndong
- Stevvy Nzambe
- Charly Moussono
- Merlin KoumbaTadjigora
- Cedric Boussougou Moubikou
- Franck Engonga Obame
- Robert Nsimbi
- Alexandra Ndoumbou
- Guelor Kanga
- Levy Madinda
- Landy Jerry Obiang Obiang
- Branger Engone
- Pierre Emerick Aubameyang
- Judex Soumouna Lipoukou
- Romaric Rogombe
- Allen nono
- Axel Meye Me Ndong
- Romuald Ntsitsigui
Coach: Paolo Duarte
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