Shakes name Bafana team

New Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba has named his squad to play Sudan and Nigeria in 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers early next month.

South Africa take on Sudan in Khartoum on September 5 before hosting the Super Eagles five days later in Cape Town.

Mashaba, who has recruited Owen da Gama to serve as his assistant, has handed call-ups to youngsters such as SuperSport United goalkeeper Dumisani Msibi and Ajax Cape Town's Ayabulela Magqwaka and Rivaldo Coetzee.

Notable exclusions include Europe-based stars Thulani Serero and May Mahlangu, as well as established Absa Premiership performers such as Tsepo Masilela, Tefu Mashamaite and Teko Modise.

Mashaba, who is starting his fourth spell with the national side, was named as Gordon Igesund's successor on July 26.

Bafana squad:

Goalkeepers:

Itumeleng Khune, Senzo Meyiwa, Dumisani Msibi.

Defenders:

Buhle Mkhwanazi, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Thabo Matlaba, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Ayabulela Magqwaka, Mulomowandau Mathoho, Anele Ngcongca, Rivaldo Coetzee, Sibusiso Khumalo.
Midfielders:

Themba Zwane, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Oupa Manyisa, Andile Jali, Dean Furman, Ayanda Patosi, Keagan Dolly, Mandla Masango, Kamohelo Mokotjo.

Strikers:

Tokelo Rantie, Bongani Ndulula, David Zulu, Bongi Ntuli.

Bafana reserves:

Darren Keet, Ronwen Williams, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Bongani Zungu, George Lebese, Percy Tau, Nhlakanipho Ntuli, Siyanda Ngubo.