Bafana Bafana make three changes for must-win Cameroon clash

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba has made three changes to the team that will face Cameroon in the second leg of a 2017 AFCON qualifier against Cameroon on Tuesday night.

Kick-off is at 19h00 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

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Goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune retains his place in goals and will again lead the team as captain.

The defence has a different look about it – Sifiso Hlanti will make his debut in place of the injured Thabo Matlaba (concussion) at left-back, while Rivaldo Coetzee, who started on the bench in the last match, resumes his partnership in central defence alongside Erick Mathoho.

Thulani Hlatshwayo moves to right-back to replace Anele Ngcongca (calf strain). Hlatshwayo played with Mathoho in central defence in the first leg in Limbe.

There is only one change in midfield – Thulani Serero, who started off the bench in Limbe, takes the place of another injured player, Mpho Makola (quad muscle contusion). He will be assisted by the trio of Andile Jali, Hlompho Kekana and Mandla Masango.

The strikeforce has been left intact with Tokelo Rantie and Thamsanqa Gabuza retaining their places.

There are also a lot of changes on the bench. Jackson Mabokgwane comes in place of the sidelined Darren Keet (stomach bug). Siyabonga Nhlapo, Asavela Mbekile, Kamohelo Mokotjo and Ndumiso Mabena were all in the grandstands in the previous match but will start on the bench this time around, alongside Jabulani Shongwe and Prince Nxumalo.

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South Africa starting 11 vs Cameroon in Durban:

Itumeleng Khune (GK) (c), Thulani Hlatshwayo, Sifiso Hlanti, Rivaldo Coetzee, Erick Mathoho, Thulani Serero, Andile Jali, Hlompho Kekana, Mandla Masango, Tokelo Rantie, Thamsanqa Gabuza.

Subs:

Jackson Mabokgwane, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Asavela Mbekile, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Jabulani Shongwe, Ndumiso Mabena, Prince Nxumalo.

Not considered:

Darren Keet (injured), Anele Ngcongca (injured), Thabo Matlaba (injured), Mpho Makola (injured), William Twala, Cheslyn Jampies, Themba Zwane.

- article by Safa Media