Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has given an update on his injury concerns ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.

South Africa continues their preparations for the Afcon as they take on Lesotho in an international friendly played behind closed doors at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday.

This will be their last match before they participate in the Afcon scheduled to take place from 13 January to 11 February.

However, Broos will be without the likes of Ronwen Williams, Themba Zwane and Mothobi Mvala due to injury although they remain part of the Afcon squad.

“Mvala is still part of this team for now. I will not rule him out or think further until I have the full medical details from the Team Doctor,” Broos said.

“He is still a part of the AFCON-bound team. Mvala is the type of player that gives everything, both during a match and in practice.”

Meanwhile, team doctor Tshepo Molobi said: “As it is in any camp, we will always be faced with something and this is the nature of football when you’re dealing with athletes.

“In the case of Mvala, all medical assessments have been made and while we continue practicing caution with all and any injuries, there is no need to rule him out.

“He will travel with the team to Côte d’Ivoire and we as a medical team will continuously monitor all injuries and niggles that need our care.”

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