Bafana Bafana’s fringe and returning players, including Bathusi Aubaas, pictured right, Elias Mokwana and Tshepang Moremi, aim to impress in the friendly against Ghana ahead of AFCON. Photo: Backpagepix Bafana Bafana’s friendly encounter against a second-string Ghana side could provide head coach Hugo Broos with valuable answers ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener against Angola next Monday at the Stade de Marrakech (kick-off 7pm). South Africa will face a Ghana side—made up largely of locally based players—at Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday afternoon (4pm kick-off), with the match presenting Broos with an opportunity to fine-tune his preparations and address a few remaining areas of concern.
The fixture also offers players a final chance to make a strong impression, particularly those eager to force their way into the matchday squad or even the starting line-up. Here, we take a closer look at some of the players who could use the occasion to stake their claim. Bathusi Aubaas of Bafana Bafana.
Photo: Backpagepix The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has been a regular presence in Broos’ squad selections but is still searching for a consistent place in the starting XI. The upcoming friendly could offer him valuable minutes—an opportunity he will be keen to use to showcase the form that has earned him the trust of Miguel Cardoso over the past two seasons at club level. With competition intensifying from Thalente Mbatha and Siphephelo Sithole, the battle for midfield places is heating up. If given the nod, Aubaas will be eager to deliver a composed performance as he looks to establish consistency and secure a role alongside his Sundowns teammate Teboho Mokoena.
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