Posted in News on May 14, 2003.
Baloyi, who captained the side in the last two outings against Madagascar as well as Jamaica, will be skipper once again in the absence of Lucas Radebe as well Shaun Bartley, who have both been overlooked for the Thursday night, which is will officially launch South Africa’s bid to host the 2010 World Cup finals.
Meanwhile, his in-form teammate David Radebe, who is one of the eight strikers called announced at a press briefing at the FNB Stadium on Thursday afternoon, will be hoping to get his first international cap.
While Stanton Fredericks, who had a performed brilliantly against Jamaica recently, is likely to make the starting line-up.
The Team
Goalkeepers: Brian Baloyi (Kaizer Chiefs) and Moneeb Joseph
(Ajax Cape Town)
Defenders: Mbulelo Mabizela and Lucky Lekgwathi (both Orlando Pirates), Thabang Molefe (Jomo Cosmos), Aaron Mokoena (Germinal Beerschot), Tony Coyle (Wits University) and Siphiwe Mkhonza (Lamontville Golden Arrows)
Midfielder: Benson Mhlongo (Wits University), Stanton Fredericks (Kaizer Chiefs), Teboho Mokoena (Jomo Cosmos), Clement Mazibuko (Bush Bucks), Jabulani Mendu (Moroka Swallows), Dillon Sheppard (Ajax Cape Town), Tyron Arendse (Santos) and Joel Seroba (Dyanmos)
Strikers: Lesley Manyathela (Orlando Pirates), David Radebe
(Kaizer Chiefs), Mabhuti Khanyeza (Lamontville Golden Arrows),
Abram Raselemane(SuperSport United), Lebohang Kukame (SuperSport United), Carlo Scott (Santos), Sibusiso Zuma (FC Copenhagen) and Delron Buckley (FC Bochum).