THE South African Under-23 soccer squad play their Egyptian counterparts in a two-match friendly encounter next week in further preparation for qualification for the Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000. The sides meet next Thursday at Dobsonville Stadium, followed by a clash at Vosloorus Stadium on Saturday. “This will also be preparation for the All-Africa Games in September,” said coach Shakes Mashaba on Thursday.
The squad: Goalkeepers: Wayne Roberts (Cape Town Spurs), Lucky Phillips (Vaal Pros). Defenders: Nkhipitheni Matombo (Manning Rangers), David Kannemeyer (Cape Town Spurs), Matthew Booth (Cape Town Spurs), Mzunani Mgwigwi (Bush Bucks), Ashley Makhanya (Wits University), Fabian McCarthy (Bloemfontein Celtic), Aaron Mokoena (Ajax Amsterdam). Midfielders: Patrick Mbuthu (Qwa Qwa Stars), Stanton Fredericks (Wits University), Chrissando de Weber (Hellenic), Hendrick Gulwa (Blomefontein Celtic), Abram Nteo (Bloemfontein Celtic), Manqoba Mkhize (Michau Warriors). Strikers: Daniel Matsau (Kaizer Chiefs), Siyabonga Nomvete (Kaizer Chiefs), Glen Salmon (Supersport United), Banda Kgasago (Ria Stars), Bradley August (Hellenic).
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