Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named his 34-man preliminary squad for their upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Morocco next month.

The South African national team are set to host the Moroccans at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, June 17.

Both South Africa and Morocco have already qualified for the continental competition which is set to be held in Côte d’Ivoire on 13 January – 11 February 2024.

Bafana’s preliminary squad will be cut down to 23 players early in next month when Broos announces his final squad for this mouth-watering encounter.

Broos also announced that a reduced pre-camp will be held from 31 May 2023 to 7 June and it will be made up of local and a few overseas-based players.

The final squad will go into camp on Sunday 11 June 2023.

Bafana Bafana Squad:

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United), Melusi Buthelezi (TS Galaxy)

Defenders: Given Msimango (TS Galaxy), Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Innocent Maela, Nkosinathi Sibisi (both Orlando Pirates), Taariq Fielies (Cape Town City), Siyanda Xulu (Toran Tovuz), Thapleo Morena, Aubrey Modiba, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau (all Mamelodi Sundowns)

Midfielders: Monnapule Saleng, Miguel Timm (both Orlando Pirates), Sphelele Mkhulise, Themba Zwane, Teboho Mokoena (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke le Roux (Varborg), Thapelo Maseko, Grant Margeman (both SuperSport United), Bathusi Aubaas (TS Galaxy), Njabulo Blom (St. Louis City)

Forwards: Zakhele Lepasa (SuperSport United), Casius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bobamelo Kodisang (Moreirense), Khanyisa Mayo (Cape Town City), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United), Percy Tau (Al Ahly), Pule Mmodi (Golden Arrows), Iqraam Rayners (Stellenbosch FC)

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