Bafana captain Hlatshwayo replaced by Johannes

Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo is set to miss his side’s Fifa World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Saturday.

The 27-year-old has been ruled out of the squad due to a knee injury, and will be replaced by Cape Town City captain Robyn Johannes.

Meanwhile, Safa also confirmed that defender Erick Mathoho has been withdrawn from the squad after receiving a two-match suspension and has been replaced by Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha.

Bafana Bafana will take on Burkina Faso in their crucial Fifa World Cup qualifier at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00.

Captain Thulani Hlatshwayo ruled out of @BafanaBafana squad due to a knee injury. Robyn Johannes of @CapeTownCityFC called up @SAFA_net pic.twitter.com/rcjKqGQfN0

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) October 2, 2017