Bafana Bafana have a full player compliment in preparation for their opening 2022 Soccer World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Friday, 3 September.
Gift Links and Luther Singh have entered the ‘bubble’ meaning that all 23 original players that were selected are present for national duty.
Njabulo Ngcobo, however, got a late call-up amid media frenzy over his exclusion.
His call-up is not a replacement but cautionary after concerns arose over defensive midfielder Mothobi Mvala.
“There is slight concern on Mvala who has a groin strain which the medical team is working on,” said team doctor Tshepo Molobi.
Siyanda Xulu took a knock playing for his Hapoel Tel Aviv team two weeks ago which resulted in a minor head injury.
“Stitches will be removed today and he will be off the injury-concerns list but I will be monitoring him closely,” said Molobi.
So far the team has had four rounds of Covid-19 tests for every single member present (players and staff) in the bubble ad it’s good news all around so far.
“Traveling in a pandemic is not easy. We have taken lessons from past camps and have decided that casting a ‘bubble’ lessens the spread and keeps everyone safe, especially with the team traveling internationally, every precaution has been taken,” explained Molobi.
The team will depart for Harare, Zimbabwe on Wednesday, 1 September.
Bafana Bafana will play Zimbabwe on Friday, September 3 at 15;00.
