Bafana Bafana starting XI vs Cape Verde

Bafana Bafana head coach Stuart Baxter has announced his starting lineup to face Cape Verde in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in Praia tonight.


Ronwen Williams will start in goals in the absence of regular number one Itumeleng Khune, who is recovering from a chest infection.

Thulani Hlatshwayo will once again lead the side, and will partner Eric Mathoho in centre defence, while Tokelo Rantie will lead the attack upfront.

Bafana Bafana XI: Williams, Langerman, Mathoho, Hlatshwayo, Mphahlele, Furman, Zungu, Dolly, Zwane, Manyama, Rantie

Subs: Sandilands, Daniels, Gould, Mobara, Hlanti, Kekana, Jali, Mokotjo, Claasen, Tau, Grobler, Erasmus

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