In-form midfielder George Lebese has earned himself a Bafana Bafana call up. Coach Shakes Mashaba named Lebese in the squad to play international friendly matches against Costa Rica and Honduras in October. Lebese has three Bafana Bafana caps under his name.

Lebese joins his Amakhosi teammates goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune and defender Erick Mathoho who are Bafana Bafana regulars under Mashaba.

Thursday, 8 Oct

Costa Rica vs BAFANA BAFANA

International Friendly

20h00 local time (04h00 9 Oct 15 SA Time)

Baltodano Bricenio Stadium, Liberia

Costa Rica

Tuesday, 13 Oct

Honduras vs BAFANA BAFANA

International Friendly

16h00 local time (00h00 SA Time)

Metropolitano Stadium, San Pedro Sula

Honduras

Bafana Bafana squad

Goalkeepers: Jackson Mabokgwane, Itumeleng Khune, Ronwen Williams

Defenders: Anele Ngcongca, Thabo Matlaba, Mzikayise Mashaba, Erick Mathoho, Clayton Daniels, Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Siyabonga Nhlapo

Midfielders: Andile Jali, Dean Furman, Bongani Zungu, Oupa Manyisa, Jabulani Shongwe, George Lebese, Mpho Makola, Ayanda Patosi, Mandla Masango

Striker: Thulani Serero, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Prince Nxumalo, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Tokelo Rantie

The squad will report for camp on the 4th October and will return to their respective teams on the 15th October.

Amakhosi will be Driven to Excel when they play against Pretoria University in the Absa Premiership encounter on Wednesday night; Kick-off is at 19:30.

Tickets are sold at Computicket and Shoprite/Checkers outlets nationwide at a cost of R40, while children under the age of 12 pay R10. Parking tickets are set at R20.