A. Sylvester
Coach of the South African locally-based Bafana Bafana, Serame Letsoaka, has announced his team list that will execute the country’s qualifying games for the newly introduced African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Letsoaka announced the list of the players, all of whom are drawn from the country’s Premier Soccer League (PSL), and enjoined all those invited to ensure they seize the opportunity to establish themselves and fight for a place in the full, senior team heading for the 2010 World Cup.
Speaking on the official website of the South African PSL, Letsoaka promised that the players would not let the country down during the qualifying stage of the competition.
“It is a good grooming ground for players who are also on the fringes of Bafana Bafana to be noticed for consideration in Carlos (Alberto) Perreira’s team that is preparing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” he said on the PSL’s website.
“I believe that this tournament will benefit the continent as each country tries to make sure that it has enough talent supply for the World Cup.
“The team I’m announcing today is not the final team to play Mauritius, but players that will feature in the two training matches against Botswana, which will help us to determine the final selection for the game against Mauritius.
“The bulk of this team to play Botswana has been drawn from the First Division.”
Chief Executive Officer of the South African Football Association (SAFA) Raymond Hack stated that the main objective of the team was to win the title at the end of the tourney, which will be staged in Ivory Coast early next year.
“We are not only trying to give the players experience, but we are looking forward to the team conquering Africa and bringing the title home," he was quoted as saying by kickoff.com.
"Participating in this tournament will add value to the players because it will boost their confidence for future international competition.
"The association has drawn in the experience of Mandla Mazibuko as head of delegation and Barney Kujane as team manager, and we believe their vast experience will help the players to grow."
South Africa will play host to Mauritius in the first leg of the first round of qualifying matches for the CHAN tourney on May 3 at Polokwane’s Peter Mokoba Stadium.
The South African CHAN squad includes:
Goalkeepers:
Jacob Mokhasi (African Warriors), Siya Mngoma (Durban Stars).
Defenders:
Gigi Msimanga (Nathi Lions), Tlou Molekwane (Kaizer Chiefs), Thulani Hlatshwayo (Ajax Cape Town), Ramahlwe Mphahlele (Moroka Swallows), Warren Bishop (University of Pretoria), Gordon Gilbert (Mpumalanga Aces), Sibusiso Mxoyana (Western Province United), Mashiane Phadu (Winners Park), Rooi Mohamotsi (Witbank Spurs).
Midfielders:
Klaas Galane (Dynamos), Mohau Mokopanela (African Warriors), Khayalethu Ngangqu (Bay United), Kurt Lentjies (Ikapa Sporting), Thulani Serero (Ajax Cape Town), Joseph Segalo (Bay United), Mthokozisi Mabaso (University of Pretoria).
Strikers:
Sibusiso Nhlapo (Dynamos), Reason Chiloane (Garankuwa United), Sandile Gumede (Nathi Lions), Marcelino Fransch (FC Cape Town).
Speaking on the official website of the South African PSL, Letsoaka promised that the players would not let the country down during the qualifying stage of the competition.
“It is a good grooming ground for players who are also on the fringes of Bafana Bafana to be noticed for consideration in Carlos (Alberto) Perreira’s team that is preparing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” he said on the PSL’s website.
“I believe that this tournament will benefit the continent as each country tries to make sure that it has enough talent supply for the World Cup.
“The team I’m announcing today is not the final team to play Mauritius, but players that will feature in the two training matches against Botswana, which will help us to determine the final selection for the game against Mauritius.
“The bulk of this team to play Botswana has been drawn from the First Division.”
Chief Executive Officer of the South African Football Association (SAFA) Raymond Hack stated that the main objective of the team was to win the title at the end of the tourney, which will be staged in Ivory Coast early next year.
“We are not only trying to give the players experience, but we are looking forward to the team conquering Africa and bringing the title home," he was quoted as saying by kickoff.com.
"Participating in this tournament will add value to the players because it will boost their confidence for future international competition.
"The association has drawn in the experience of Mandla Mazibuko as head of delegation and Barney Kujane as team manager, and we believe their vast experience will help the players to grow."
South Africa will play host to Mauritius in the first leg of the first round of qualifying matches for the CHAN tourney on May 3 at Polokwane’s Peter Mokoba Stadium.
The South African CHAN squad includes:
Goalkeepers:
Jacob Mokhasi (African Warriors), Siya Mngoma (Durban Stars).
Defenders:
Gigi Msimanga (Nathi Lions), Tlou Molekwane (Kaizer Chiefs), Thulani Hlatshwayo (Ajax Cape Town), Ramahlwe Mphahlele (Moroka Swallows), Warren Bishop (University of Pretoria), Gordon Gilbert (Mpumalanga Aces), Sibusiso Mxoyana (Western Province United), Mashiane Phadu (Winners Park), Rooi Mohamotsi (Witbank Spurs).
Midfielders:
Klaas Galane (Dynamos), Mohau Mokopanela (African Warriors), Khayalethu Ngangqu (Bay United), Kurt Lentjies (Ikapa Sporting), Thulani Serero (Ajax Cape Town), Joseph Segalo (Bay United), Mthokozisi Mabaso (University of Pretoria).
Strikers:
Sibusiso Nhlapo (Dynamos), Reason Chiloane (Garankuwa United), Sandile Gumede (Nathi Lions), Marcelino Fransch (FC Cape Town).
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