No less than six players have been ruled out for Bafana Bafana's back-to-back AFCON 2021 qualifiers Group G clashes against São Tome and Principe next week.
Belenenses defender Thibang Phete (26), Al Jazira midfielder Thulani Serero (30), Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali (30), Cape Town City defenders Thami Mkhize (32), Abubakar Mobara and Kaizer Chiefs wingback Reeve Frosler (22) are all out of the team to play Sao Tome on Friday and Monday due to medical reasons.
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Serero came off at half time of his UAE-based team's 1-0 loss against Sharjah yesterday, whilst Phete came off in the 86th-minute of his Portugese sides 0-0 draw against Rio Ave. The versatile Frosler was substituted in the 29th-minute of Amakhosi's MTN 8 Semi-Final loss against Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates.
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Locally based Jali misses out due to a hamstring injury following last week's DStv Premiership matches prior to the upcoming international break, whilst Mkhize andtand Mobara tested Covid-19 positive. Their replacements are yet to be announced.
Mzansi take on Sao Tome on the 13th and 16th of November, with both matches to be held in South Africa after the Central African Island asked Safa to host the away leg.
A short round up of the day's MTN 8 action after the final whistle.
A short round up of the day's MTN 8 action after the final whistle.
A brief look into Head-2-Head cup stats for all MTN 8 fixtures this weekend.
Amakhosi coach Gavin Hunt has urged his charges to score the first goal in the second leg of the MTN 8 semi-final vs Orlando Pirates.
Usuthu coach Ayanda Dlamini has praised the quality of Luvuyo Memela following his brace vs Lidoda Duvha.
A short round up of DStv Premiership Match Day 3 action after the final whistle.
A brief summary of H2H stats for all DStv Premiership fixtures today.
A short round up of DStv Premiership Match Day 3 action after the final whistle.
Zulu is backing Amakhosi to bounce back from the Soweto Derby loss.
TS Galaxy captain Given Msimango is wary of a wounded Kaizer Chiefs ahead of their league clash.
Sirino will join Al-Ahly on a three-year-deal.
A short round up of the day's MTN 8 action after the final whistle.
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has feels Bongani Zungu will enhance the current squad.
Desiree Ellis has named the Banyana squad to defend their COSAFA Womens Championship trophy.
A short round up of DStv Premiership Match Day 2 action after the final whistle.
A short round up of DStv Premiership Match Day 2 action after the final whistle.
Amakhosi have failed to overtun their transfer ban.
Ahmad is touted for a second four-year term at the helm of CAF.
Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki has recalled Bongani Zungu.