SA EXPERIMENT FOR NAMIBIA MATCH
South Africa have named an experimental squad of 22 players for the international friendly against COSAFA rivals Namibia on March 3.
Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira chose not to name many of his overseas stars, rather opting for fringe players abroad and local talent.
There is a return after 18 months for German-based defender Bradley Carnell, while rightback Bryce Moon returns to the squad as well.
Young Under-20 stars Andile Jali and Thulani Serero have been included, as has 18-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyanda Xulu.
SA SQUAD VS NAMIBIA
GOALKEEPERS
Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs), Emille Baron (SuperSport United)
DEFENDERS
Lucas Thwala (Orlando Pirates), Bevan Fransman (Maccabi Netanya, Israel), Anele Ngcongca (Racing Genk, Belgium), Siyabonga Sangweni, Mzuvukile Tom (both Golden Arrows), Siyanda Xulu (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bradley Carnell (FC Hansa Rostock, Germany), Morgan Gould (SuperSport United), Bryce Moon (PAOK, Greece).
MIDFIELDERS
Tlou Segolela (Bloemfontein Celtic), Lance Davids (Ajax Cape Town), Thanduyise Khuboni (Golden Arrows), Daine Klate (SuperSport United), Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Siphiwe Tshabalala (both Chiefs), Andile Jali, Teko Modise (both Orlando Pirates), Lebohang Mokoena (Sundowns).
STRIKERS
Katlego Mphela (Sundowns) and Thulani Serero (Ajax Cape Town)