Itumeleng Khune and Erick Mathoho have been selected as ‘over-age’ players to represent South Africa at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Three over-aged players were allowed to join the South African Under-23 squad. Khune is 29, while is Mathoho is 26.

Both also play for Bafana Bafana.

The Rio Olympic Games are held from 4 to 20 August 2016.

The South African squad:

Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Jody February

Defenders: Kwanda Mngonyama, Rivaldo Coetzee, Abbubaker Mobara, Mothobi Mvala, Eric Mathoho,Tebogo Moerane, Tercious Molepe

Midfielders: Gift Motupa, Aubrey Modiba, Deolin Mekoa, Keagan Dolly, Phumlani Ntshangase

Forwards: Tyroane Sandows, Lebo Mothiba, Tashreeq Morris, Menzi Masuku