South Africa announce 27-man squad for AFCON 2023

Burnley forward Lyle Foster fails to make it to the squad

South Africa have announced their squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. The 1996 AFCON champions make a return to the competition after failing to qualify for the tournament last time.

Burnley striker Lyle Foster has not been included in the list of South African players for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations despite his return to competitive football after psychological problems.

The 23-year-old was in the starting line-up for Tuesday’s 0-2 defeat by Liverpool, but South Africa, on the advice of Burnley coach Vincent Kompany, did not retain the player for the Africa Cup of Nations

Lebo Mothiba is the other absentee from the list of Belgian Hugo Broos, who led Cameroon to victory at the CAN-2017. The Strasbourg striker injured his knee on 17 December against Lorient in the French Championship.

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The 27-year-old underwent surgery on a fractured left kneecap the following day and will be out for several months.

In Ivory Coast, Bafana Bafana will be in Group E alongside Mali, Namibia and Tunisia.

South Africa squad for AFCON 2023

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United)

Defenders: Nyiko Mobbie, (Sekhukhune United, South Africa), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Siyanda Xulu (SuperSport United), Grant Kekana, Terrence Mashego, Aubrey Modiba, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau (all Mamelodi Sundowns)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Thapelo Maseko, Thapelo Morena (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela, Portugal), Jayden Adams (Stellenbosch), Thabang Monare (Orlando Pirates)

Forwards: Zakhele Lepasa, Evidence Makgopa (both Orlando Pirates), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Oswin Appollis (Polokwane City, South Africa), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Percy Tau (Al Ahly, Egypt)

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