Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has been selected in Bafana Bafana’s starting line-up facing Swaziland tonight. The game will be held at the Lobamba’s Somhlolo National Stadium (kick-off at 19:00).

Khune had been sidelined towards the end of last year due to an injury and he is now making a welcome return to the squad after a long absence.

Midfielder Mandla Masango is named as a substitute. Goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo and lanky defender Erick Mathoho are not in the squad for tonight’s game.

Coach Shakes Mashaba has hinted in a radio interview (Metro FM) that he would like to give all the called-up players a run for the two international friendlies.

Bafana will host the Super Eagles at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Sunday (kick-off at 15:30).

SA XI vs Swaziland: Itumeleng Khune, Thapelo Morena, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo (c), Daniel Cardoso, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Cole Alexander, Thulani Serero, Lehlohonolo Majoro, Ayanda Patosi, Thabo Mnyamane.

Subs: Jackson Mabokgwane, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Sibusiso Khumalo, Rivaldo Coetzee, Andile Jali, Jabulani Shongwe, Mandla Masango, Tokelo Rantie, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Bongani Zungu, Siphelele Ntshangase, Lebogang Phiri.

Full Swaziland squad:

Goalkeepers: Nhlanhla Gwebu (Malanti Chiefs), Mphikeleli Dlamini (Royal Leopards) and Sanda Mathabela (Manzini Sundowns)

Defenders: Siyabonga Mduli (Green Mamba), Xolani Magagula, Sanele Mkhweli, Sifiso Mabila (all Mbabane Swallows), Sikhumbuzo Ntimane, Sifiso Nkambule, Maqhawe Dlamini (all Royal Leopards), Banele Dlamini (Green Mamba), Phumlani Dlamini (Manzini Sundowns)

Midfielders: Mandla Palma, Njabulo Ndlovu, Felix Badenhorst, Tony Tsabedze (all Mbabane Swallows), Zweli Nxumalo, Siboniso Malambe, Mxolisi Lukhele, Ncamiso Gina (all Royal Leopards), Muzi Dlamini (Green Mamba), Xolani Sibandze (Mbabane Highlanders)

Strikers: Phinda Dlamini (Green Mamba), Sandile Hlatshwako (Mbabane Swallows), Mthunzi Mkhontfo (Royal Leopards)