Kaizer Chiefs players Itumeleng Khune and Erick Mathoho will start in Bafana Bafana’s friendly against Nigeria this Sunday afternoon (kick-off at 15:30).

Mandla Masango and Brilliant Khuzwayo are on the bench.

Khune also started for the South African national team in the friendly against Swaziland, being in goal for the first half. Bafana won that encounter 3-1, thanks also to a goal from Masango.

Defender Mathoho missed the trip to Swaziland due to family commitments.

The clash between Bafana and the Super Eagles will take place at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

SA 11 vs Nigeria: Itumeleng Khune (GK), Rivaldo Coetzee, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo (c), Erick Mathoho, Thulani Serero, Andile Jali, Oupa Manyisa, Bongani Zungu, Sbusiso Vilakazi, Tokelo Rantie

Subs: Jackson Mabokgwane (GK), Brilliant Khuzwayo (GK), Siyabonga Nhlapho, Sbusiso Khumalo, Mandla Masango, Siphelele Ntshangase, Daniel Cardoso, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Cole Alexander, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Ayanda Patosi, Thuso Phala

Not considered for match day: Thapelo Morena, Thabo Mnyamane, Lebogang Phiri, Jabulani Shongwe.