The Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has named his squad for the upcoming internationals against Andorra and Algeria in the FIFA Series to be played in Algeria.

Broos has made a total of ten changes to the squad which recently claimed the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

The most notable omission is that of the Al Ahly striker Percy Tau, while there are returns to the squad for Khanyiso Mayo, Goodman Mosele, Grant Margeman and Iqraam Rayners.

Broos said now it the time to experience because he cannot take that risk later in the year during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

“I can't always test the players with Bafana Bafana because you are playing qualifiers. You can't take the risk that you might not succeed,” said the Belgium tactician.

“They need to play with their age mates, then they can show their skills and they can have international games. It will be easier for me to monitor the players when I see them in the Olympic qualifiers and CHAN.

“I have to experiment in my team just to see where they are and I can only do it in friendlies but I can't do it in June.”

Bafana will face Andorra on 21 March, while on the 26th they will face Algeria.

Squad:

Goalkeepers - Ronwen Williams, Bruce Bvuma, Ricardo Goss

Defenders - Sydney Mobbie, Grant Kekana, Terrence Mashego, Aubrey Modiba, Thapelo Morena, Nkhosinathi Sibisi, Thapelo Xoki, Siyabonga Ngezana

Midfielders - Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Goodman Mosele, Grant Margeman

Forwards - Themba Zwane, Oswin Appollis, Elias Mokwena, Mihlali Mayambela, Mlondi Mbanjwa, Patrick Maswanganyi, Iqraam Rayners, Khanyiso Mayo

Morgan Piek OFM Sport