South Africa vs Lesotho: Hugo Broos Announces Bafana Bafana Starting Lineup for WCQ

• Hugo Broos has released South Africa's starting line-up ahead of Bafana Bafana clash against Lesotho in the FIFA World Cup qualifier
• The Belgian tactician opted for some new players in his starting line-up, with some regular players starting from the bench
• Orlando Pirates youngster Relebohile Mofokeng earned his first start for the Bafana Bafana against the Crocodiles, while Percy Tau is also back in the starting line-up

Hugo Broos has announced Bafana Bafana's starting line-up to face the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in a FIFA World Cup qualifier this evening.

The Bafana Bafana need a win to claim the top spot ahead of the Benin Republic, who played out a 2-2 draw against Zimbabwe yesterday in Durban.

South Africa are favourites to win the tie as they are playing in fronto of their fans in Polokwane City.

South Africa's line-up against Lesotho

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Broos decided to give Relebohile Mofokeng his first start in the national team, and he started alongside Mamelodi Sundowns duo Jayden Adams and Teboho Mokoena in a three-man midfield.

Qatari SC star Percy Tau who just returned to the squad after months of being out of the team also started the match on the left wing with Lyle Foster occupying the number 9 role while Elias Mokwena was on the right wing.

The Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is also back to mount the goal post, while Orlando Pirates defender Sibisi partnered former Kaizer Chiefs star Siyabonga Ngezana in the defence.

With the absence of Audrey Modiba, who was given the permission to be with his wife during childbirth, Stellenbosch FC star Fawaaz Basadien started at the left fullback ahead of new called up Vuyo Letlapa, with Khuliso Mudau retaining the right-back position.

Oswin Appollis started from the bench despite being one of the constant player in Broos' line up recently.

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Iqraam Rayners was unable to bench in-form Foster, as the Mamelodi Sundowns striker will come on in the second half if he's needed.

Here’s how the Bafana Bafana will line up:

South Africa line-up: Ronwen Williams, Khuliso Mudau, Fawaaz Basadien, Siyabonga Ngezana, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Percy Tau, Elias Mokwana, Relebohile Mofokeng, Lyle Foster.

Substitutes: Nyiko Sydney Mobbie, Thalente Mbatha, Vuyo Letlapa, Oswin Appollis, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Iqraam Rayners, Thabo Moloisane, Buthasi Aubaas, Sipho Chaine, Grant Kekana, Ricardo Goss, Thapelo Morena.

Lesotho starting line-up: Moerane, Makhetha, Matlabe, Makhele, Mkwanazi, Lebokollane, Matsau, Bereng, Makateng, Snyders, Mokhachane

Substitutes: Chaba, Majoro, Mokokoane, Malane, Toloane, Fothoane, Lintsa, Rasethuntsa, Sefoli, Kalake, Mohapi, Matsoele.

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Source: Briefly News