The Al Ahly striker, Percy Tau, has been ruled out due to an injury. This does however give the two former Bloemfontein Celtic marksmen, Tshego Mabasa and Victor Letsoalo, and opportunity to earn a start.

Yesterday the Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, trimmed his 35-man provisional squad down to 23 players.

Bafana will face Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on 9 October in the first leg, and three days later at the FNB Stadium in the return leg.

Goalkeepers - Ronwen Williams, Veli Mothwa, Bruce Bvuma.

Defenders - Nyiko Mobbie, Rushine De Reuck, Njabulo Ngcobo, Siyanda Xulu, Mosa Lebusa, Sifiso Hlanti, Terrence Mashego.

Midfielders - Mothobi Mavala, Teboho Mokoena, Yusuf Maart, Thabani Zuke, Ethan Brooks, Goodman Mosele.

Strikers - Evidence Makgopa, Victor Letsoalo, Thabiso Kutumela, Bongokuhle Hlongwane Vincent Pule, Tshegofatso Mabasa. 

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