As the Uganda Cranes prepare to face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in November, the South African Football Association has revealed its provisional squad.
This upcoming match is pivotal for both teams in their quest to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Notable Additions:
Ronwen Williams: The experienced goalkeeper returns after missing the previous encounter in Pretoria due to injury.
Percy Tau: The dynamic forward is back, bringing significant attacking prowess to the squad.
Teboho Mokoena: Following a recent recovery from injury, the midfielder will add depth to the team’s midfield options.
Key Absence:
Themba Zwane: Unfortunately, the star midfielder will not travel to Kampala due to injury, leaving a gap in the squad.
The first match between these two teams ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
Currently, Uganda leads Group K with 10 points, while South Africa sits in second with 8 points.
With only two games left in the qualification campaign, the stakes are high for both teams head of the October 15th meeting.
The match is set to take place at Namboole Stadium, and fans can expect an exciting showdown as both nations strive for a spot in the prestigious tournament.
