South Africa Announces Final Squad For Africa Cup Of Nations 2015

South Africa Announces Final Squad For Africa Cup Of Nations 2015

By HRH Princess Eugene Majuru , 31 , Dec 2014 in Africa Slider Sports

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Johannesburg (News Of The South) – South Africa`s National football team coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba on Tuesday named his final squad for the For the 2015 Africa Cup Of Nations to be held in Equatorial Guinea from January 17.

Many were shocked when Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Thulani Serero was left out of the final team.

South Africa have qualified for the Cup of Nations for the first time since 2008.

Mashaba who took over in the hot seat for Bafana Bafana in July has restored pride to a national team that slumped after conquering Africa in 1996.

He also managed to raise the team`s moral since the murder of Senzo Meyiwa during the qualifying campaign.

Equatorial Guinea the new hosts took over hosting the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations when Morrocco backed out due to Ebola fears.
The Squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Darren Keet (Kortrijk/BEL), Brilliant Khuzwayo (Kaizer Chiefs), Jackson Mabokgwane (Black Aces)

Defenders: Thabo Matlaba (Orlando Pirates), Patrick Phungwayo (Orlando Pirates), Thulani Hlatswayo (Wits), Siyabonga Nhlapo (Wits), Rivaldo Coetzee (Ajax Cape Town), Eric Mathoho (Chiefs), Anele Ngcongca (Genk/BEL)

Midfielders: Bongani Zungu (Sundowns), Themba Zwane (Sundowns), Reneilwe Letsholonyane (Chiefs), Mandla Masango (Chiefs), Dean Furman (Doncaster/ENG), Andile Jali (Ostend/BEL), Oupa Manyisa (Pirates), Thuso Phala (SuperSport), Thamsanqa Sangweni (Chippa)

Strikers: Bongani Ndulula (AmaZulu), Tokelo Rantie (Bournemouth/ENG), Bernard Parker (Chiefs), Sibusiso Vilakazi (Wits)

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HRH Princess Eugene Majuru

Princess Eugene Majuru is a distinguished author, historian, and media entrepreneur, and a direct descendant of the royal Mbari clan of Harare. As the sovereign custodian of Harare’s heritage, she has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Zimbabwean culture, history, and traditions. Princess Eugene is the author of acclaimed works including Chosen, A Concise History of Harare, and Reclaiming Heritage. As the founder of News of The South, she leads one of Zimbabwe’s premier media platforms, hosting press conferences and providing insightful commentary on social, cultural, and heritage issues. Passionate about education, heritage, and civic engagement, Princess Eugene blends her royal lineage with modern thought leadership to inspire and inform audiences locally and internationally.