/ 20 March 1999

ISSA BACK IN BAFANA SQUAD

FRENCH-based defender Pierre Issa has been recalled to the South African squad for their next African Nations Cup qualifying match against Gabon in Libreville on April 10, coach Trott Moloto said on Thursday. Bafana Bafana beat Gabon 4-1 last month .Issa, who plays for Marseille, has missed the last two qualifiers through injury.

The squad is:

Goalkeepers: Brian Baloyi, Hans Vonk. Defenders: Mark Fish, Pierre Issa, Michael Manzini, Aaron Mokoena, Lucas Radebe. Midfielders: Quinton Fortune, Joel Masilela, Helman Mkhalele, Thabo Mngomeni, John Moeti, Jethro Mohlala, Godfrey Sapula. Strikers: Shaun Bartlett, Phil Masinga, Benedict McCarthy, Pollen Ndlanya.