South Africa Under-23 men’s national team coach David Notoane has named a 29-men squad to face Congo in two crucial back-to-back Caf U23 Olympic Qualifiers this month.

South Africa are scheduled to face the Congolese side in the first match at Dobsonville Stadium on Thursday, March 23 before travelling to Brazzaville to play the second leg at Massamba-Debat Stadium on March 26/27.

The preliminary squad will be trimmed to 23 players when Notoane announces his final list next week.

“Obviously this squad consists of players who did well in our matches in the earlier qualifying rounds, and those who are doing very well right night now,” Notoane told www.safa.net.

“It is an exciting group of players and the tough job is to now finalise the travelling party after this preliminary selection.”

South Africa U23 29-men preliminary squad:

Goalkeepers: Lincoln Vyver, Ephraim Mothibhedi, Olwethu Mzimela, Bontle Molefe.

Defenders: Athenkosi Mcaba, Omega Mdaka, Bradley Cross, Wayne Dortley, Siyanda Msani, Keagan Johannes, Olwethu Makhanya, Khaya Mfecane.

Midfielders: Jayden Adams, Samkelo Zwane, Puso Dithejane, Christos Retsos, Ntando Nkosi, Ethan Brooks, Devin Titus, Rowen Human, Kgaugelo Chauke.

Forward: Ashley Cupido, Boitumelo Radiopane, Antonio Van Wyk, Oswin Appolis, Mduduzi Shabalala, Thapelo Maseko, Siya Ligendza, Yanela Mbuthuma.

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