Nigeria vs South Africa
Date: June 10, 2017.
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Time: 5:00pm
SOUTH AFRICA
Stuart Baxter has named his first squad since returning as head coach of Bafana Bafana.
Bafana are already in Uyo to take on Nigeria in their opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on June 10.
Bidvest Wits goalkeeper Darren Keet returns to the squad for the first time since the 2015 Afcon in Equatorial Guinea.
Mamelodi Sundowns five representatives in the squad, while there four players from Kaizer Chiefs in Itumeleng Khune, Lorenzo Gordinho, Ramahlwe Mphahlele and Eric Mathoho.
Bongani Zungu makes a return to the national team alongside Andile Jali, Keagan Dolly and Kamohelo Mokotjo.
Aerial strength was the major priority for Baxter as he admits they tried to spread it around the team to put on a good showing against the Super Eagles.
"I'm pleased with the squad we have assembled. We have a small element of development with a couple of young players. We also have some players who are returning to the squad like Zungu and Rantie. We have players who have been outstanding in the PSL the whole season. We also have continuity with a number of players that Safa has invested much time in and we have them in the team. I believe we have a good mix," Baxter told the media.
"We have also looked at aerial strength and tried to spread that well throughout the team. It means if we can have good preparation before we go, then we have a squad that is capable of giving Nigeria a good game," Baxter said.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Ronwen Williams, Darren Keet.
Defenders: Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Eric Mathoho, Lorenzo Gordinho, Abbubaker Mobara, Tebogo Langerman, Sifiso Hlanti.
Midfielders: Hlompho Kekana, Keagan Dolly, Andile Jali, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Dean Furman, Themba Zwane, Bongani Zungu, Aubrey Ngoma.
Strikers: Sibusiso Vilakazi, Percy Tau, Lebogang Manyama, Tokelo Rantie, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Kermit Erasmus.
NIGERIA
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has called up 23 players for the 2019 AFCON qualifier against South Africa
The match takes place on Saturday, June 10 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
The goalkeepers invited for the game are Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Dele Alampasu.
Elderson Echiejile will spearhead the defence line which includes Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost-Ekong, Abdullahi Shehu, Tyronne Ebuehi, Chidozie Awaziem and Maroof Youssef.
The midfielders are Ogenyi Onazi, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu, Mikel Agu and Alhassan Ibrahim.
Arsenal target, Henry Onyekuru is the newest face in the forward line which has Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen and Olanrewaju Kayode.
Chelsea winger Victor Moses, as well as Brown Ideye and Odion Ighalo, were however left out of the squad.
Nigeria vs South Africa (HEAD-TO-HEAD)
Games won: 7
Games drawn: 4
Games lost: 1
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Super Eagles arrive in Uyo, train ahead of their AFCON 2019 Qualifier
South Africa arrive in Uyo, train ahead of their AFCON 2019 Qualifier
The Afcon 1996 champions have arrived at their base, and will have their first training session on Thursday evening
South Africa have landed in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on Thursday afternoon ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Stuart Baxter’s men boarded Air Peace 4P7338 plane from Lagos at 11:00 WAT to Uyo, where the encounter will take place.
After checking in at Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, they will have their first training at practise pitch of Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
All 25 players will take part in the practice session, including captain Itumeleng Khune.
FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers : Itumeleng Khune, Ronwen Williams, Darren Keet.
Defenders : Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Eric Mathoho, Lorenzo Gordinho, Abbubaker Mobara, Tebogo Langerman, Sifiso Hlanti.
Midfielders : Hlompho Kekana, Keagan Dolly, Andile Jali, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Dean Furman, Themba Zwane, Bongani Zungu, Aubrey Ngoma.
Strikers: Sibusiso Vilakazi, Percy Tau, Lebogang Manyama, Tokelo Rantie, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Kermit Erasmus.
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