The friendly against Mozambique is part of preparations for the Cosafa Youth Championships later this year.

Sithole and Khanye traveled with the senior team to the Peace King Cup in South Korea but did not feature in any of the games. They are expected back in the country on Friday morning.

Defender Sithole was the only player promoted from the Youth Academy to the first team last season and made his debut in a league match in the 2-1 win against Black Leopards in Thohoyandou on November 23 last year.

Striker Khanye, popularly known as Aghahowa among his peers, got promoted for the new season along with Ntokozo Sikhakhane and he is yet to make a start for Chiefs.

The squad:

Goalkeepers: Kurt Barnes (Juventus), Martin Nieuwoudt (University Pretoria)

Defenders: Marvin Bean (Hellenic), Charles Gallagher (Cloud Nine), Rudy Isaacs (Hellenic), Robin Johannes (University Pretoria), James Madidilani (Hellenic), Buti Sithole (Kaizer Chiefs)

Midfielders: Mvuselele Cebekhulu (KFC), Pambi Dlalda (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Dane Kluyte (SuperSport United), Masonwabi Maseti (Ajax Cape Town), Thapiso Mathibelo (Jomo Cosmos), Luwasi Sehularo (KFC)

Strikers: Graham King (Ajax Cape Town), Junior Khanye (Kaizer Chiefs), Lebohang Mokoena (Orlando Pirates), Nhlanhla Shabalala (Ajax Cape Town).