Some of Orlando Pirates' impressive youthful brigade have been rewarded after being named in a final 23-man squad by Hugo Broos for two upcoming Bafana Bafana friendly internationals.
South Africa is set to take on Tanzania on 6 June and Mozambique four days later in two friendly matches set for the next FIFA calendar dates (June 2-10).
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Broos had initially named a youthful 41-man preliminary squad that has now been trimmed down to a final 23.
The final squad was revealed on Thurdsay and is mainly dominated by young players as Pirates' Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Mohau Nkota, and Simphiwe Selepe could all make their Bafana debuts.
"If they can prove that they are with us, then we can be happy for the future," Broos said of his young players during the announcement.
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Broos, though, made sure to add some experience to the team. Nkosinathi Sibisi, Evidence Makgopa and Siyabonga Ngezana are some of the more experienced players called up to balance the squad.
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The squad is without a single player from Mamelodi Sundowns as the Brazilians gear up for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
The first match, against Mozambique, will be played at New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday, 6 June.
