Former Bafana Bafana head coach Owen Da Gama is delighted with the return of midfielder Themba Zwane to the national team.
Hugo Broos on Thursday announced his latest 23-man squad to face Sierra Leone and Botswana in two international friendlies.
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Sierra Leone are currently ranked 113th in the FIFA World Rankings with Botswana ranked a lowly 146th.
Da Gama revealed his delight at the inclusion of the 33-year-old Zwane and 24-year-old goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi of TS Galaxy FC.
"I'm very happy with their inclusion," Da Gama tells KickOff.
"Themba Zwane and Melusi Buthelezi, I once told people Melusi was going places.
"He was my player at TS Galaxy, he is a very good goalkeeper.
"With, Zwane I've always believed he deserved selection as you can't build at Bafana Bafana.
"You need players who are ready to perform.
"So this thing of building for me it's a no, how do we select somebody who still needs to be developed.
"We must select players based on form, only our best players should represent the country."
Bafana's two international friendlies will played during the September international window.
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