United youngsters called to join Bafana
“This is my first call up for the senior men’s national team and I’m going to make the most of it,” said Luke Fleurs.
SuperSport duo Luke Fleurs and Jesse Donn have joined Bafana Bafana team as late call-ups.
Fleurs, who has been in good form this season and has featured regularly for the Pretoria club, joined the camp earlier today, to replace Mosa Lebusa who was part of coach Hugo Broos’ plans in the World Cup qualifier clash against Ethiopia.
Bafana Bafana team doctor Tshepo Molobi had the following to say of Lebusa: “This is unfortunate. Lebusa was assessed on the first day (Sunday) of camp and he has been nursing an injury which he had hoped would heal prior to reporting for national duty.
“The nature of his injury is that of a right quad strain and we would rather not risk further injury, hence he has been released from camp back into the care of his club, Mamelodi Sundowns. We are taking the safer approach as we do not want to see Mosa being sidelined for longer than is necessary with this type of injury.”
Fleurs said he was elated to be a part of the national team set-up for the first time.
“I’ve played u.17 and also recently played at the Tokyo Olympics. This is my first call up for the senior men’s national team and I’m going to make the most of it,” said SuperSport United’s centre back.
Photo: SuperSport United
In another change in the national team set-up, Jesse Donn replaces Goodman Mosele.
“Sadly Goodman has absconded, we have tried reaching him to no avail and this is extremely disappointing. We are very happy that Jesse Donn has heeded the call and reported for duty almost immediately,” said Broos.
The fitness of the full team compliment will be assessed over the next two days prior to departing for Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Bafana Bafana take on Ethiopia in back-to-back matches in the next seven days, hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Should Bafana secure six points, they would be in the driving seat to qualify for Qatar World Cup next year.
Spot your favorites? The men who will battle Ethiopia 🇪🇹 both at home and away #FIFAWCQ2022 #bafanapride #warmup #training pic.twitter.com/BUC8PGwPKW
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) October 4, 2021
We welcome to the team @SuperSportFC #LukeFleurs #JesseDonn who replace Mosa Lebusa and Goodman Mosele respectively. Good to have you lads! #bafanapride #WCQ2022 pic.twitter.com/m5w7vjkMiK
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) October 4, 2021
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