Swaziland captain Dennis Masina is back in his country’s colours at the weekend after reports last month he had quit the international scene.
The diminutive attacker is one of five South African based players included in the hosts’ 18-man squad for the Cosafa Castle Cup Group B tournament at the Somhlolo stadium at the weekend.
Masina has been named along with SuperSport United team mate Tony Tsabedze. Also called up is Sibusiso Dlamini from Moroka Swallows and the FC AK pair of Siza Dlamini and Wonder Nhleko.
Swaziland’s new coach Manfred Chabinga has recalled defender Zweli Msibi to the squad.
Swaziland meet Mauritius in the second of the semifinals on Saturday.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Nhlanhla Gwebu (Green Mambas), Thokozani Mkhulisi (Manzini Swallows)
Defenders: Mabandla Dlamini (Eleven Men in Flight), Sipho Gumbi (Green Mamba), Mpendulo Kunene (Mbabane Highlanders), Wandile Mazibuko (Mbabane Swallows), Zweli Msibi, Mduduzi Sibiya (both Young Buffaloes)
Midfielders: Absalom Dlamini (Royal Leopards), Dennis Masina (SuperSport United, South Africa), Mxolisi Mthethwa (Royal Leopards), Wonder Nhleko (FC AK, South Africa), Nkosingphile Tsabedze (Mbabane Highlanders), Tony Tsbadeze (SuperSport United, South Africa)
Strikers: Sibusiso Dlamini (Moroka Swallows, South Africa), Siza Dlamini (FC AK, South Africa), Mzwandile Mamba, Gcina Mazibuko (both Royal Leopards)