Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a strong preliminary squad for the international friendlies against France and Guinea with the likes of Lyle Lakay, Rivaldo Coetzee and Percy Tau all included.

Broos’ charges will face face Guinea in Belgium on 25 March, and France in Lille four days later as they look to test their growth against strong opposition.

A preliminary squad was announced on Tuesday, with Mamelodi Sundowns duo Lakay and Coetzee finally given a chance under Broos after firing for some time for their club.

Star forward Percy Tau has also been included after overcoming injury and returning to action for Al Ahly recently.

Preliminary squad ahead of the international friendly matches against Guinea 🇬🇳 on 25 March 2022 and against France 🇨🇵 on 29 March 2022 pic.twitter.com/wsTdMn8Z7d

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) March 8, 2022

The final squad is set to be named at a later date.

Squad in full

Goalkeepers:
Ronwen Williams (SSU), Brandon Petersen, Bruce Bvuma (Chiefs) and Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu)

Defenders:
Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Terrence Mashego (CT City), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Arrows), Veluyeke Zulu (Chippa), Rushine De Reuck, Lyle Lakay, Khuliso Mudau, Rivaldo Coetzee, (all Sundowns), Bandile Shandu (Pirates), Athenkosi Mcaba (Stellenbosch)

Midfielders:
Sbonelo Cele (Arrows), Pule Mmodi (Arrows), Ethan Brooks (TS Galaxy), Keagan Dolly (Chiefs), Teboho Mokoena (Sundowns), Goodman Mosele (Pirates), Thabang Monare (Pirates)

Strikers:
Evidence Makgopa (Baroka), Victor Letsoalo (Royal AM), Mduduzi Mdantsane (CT City).