Links replaces Vilakazi in Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach has called up Cape Town City attacking midfielder Gift Links as a replacement for the injured Sibusiso Vilakazi.


Vilakazi ruptured his left tendon Achilles in a practice match against SuperSport United on Wednesday morning.

Bafana won the match 1-0 courtesy of a first half goal by Lebo Mothiba.

City beat the Bafana Bafana camp by announcing Links’ call-up first on their social media accounts.

“Gift Links has been called up to represent Bafana Bafana against the Seychelles in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers,” read a tweet from City.

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