Mashaba makes two changes for Senegal
Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba has made two changes for his side’s make-or-break Group C tie with the Lions of Teranga of Senegal in Mongomo tonight.
Kick-off is at 9pm.
In goal, Mpumalanga Black Aces stopper Jackson Mabokgwane comes in for Darren Keet who came under heavy criticism following Monday’s 3-1 loss to Algeria.
The second adjustment from the team which fell short against the Dessert Foxes is in the back-line with Eric Mathoho making his return from suspension to slot in for the injured Rivaldo Coetzee.
In the middle of the park, all of Andile Jali, Oupa ‘Ace’ Manyisa and skipper Dean Furman retain their spots.
Shakes has kept his faith in Tokelo Rantie who will again lead the line despite a number of fluffed chances in Bafana’s tournament opener.
Support will come in the form of Sibusiso Vilakzi and Monday’s goal-scorer Thuso Phala.
Bafana find themselves at the bottom of the group and tonight’s clash has been built as a do-or-die for Shakes’ men if they are to have any chance of progression to the business end of the tournament.
Meanwhile, a win for Senegal will secure their place to the next round following their dramatic win against Ghana on Monday.
Bafana Bafana starting XI: Jackson Mabokgwane, Anele Ngcongca, Thabo Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Eric Mathoho, Dean Furman (C), Andile Jali, Oupa Manyisa, Thuso Phala, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Tokelo Rantie
Substitutes: Darren Keet (GK), Brilliant Khuzwayo (GK), Ayanda Gcaba, Thamsanqa Sangweni, Themba Zwane, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Mandla Masango, Bongani Zungu, Bernard Parker, Siyabonga Nhlapho, Bongani Ndulula. – @SabeloBoksburg
* In the group’s early encounter, the Black Stars of Ghana face-off against Algeria. Kick-off is at 6pm.
