Benedict McCarthy was not included in the 20-man South Africa squad that is preparing for a crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier clash against Congo in Pointe Noire on June 17.
Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira refused to answer questions about the Blackburn Rovers striker, who he called up for the game against Chad last Saturday in Durban.
However, McCarthy did not report for training as he demanded an apology from the South African Football Association for treating him badly at the 2006 African Cup tournament.
The two additions to the squad that beat Chad are Orlando Pirates defender Innocent Mdledle and Mamelodi Sundowns striker Lerato Chabangu. — Sapa
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Rowen Fernandez, Calvin Marlin.
Defenders: Aaron Mokoena, Nasief Morris, Innocent Mdledle, Cyril Nzama, Benson Mhlongo, Vuyo Mere, Bradley Carnell.
Midfielders: Delron Buckley, Elrio van Heerden, Macbeth Sibaya, Papi Zothwane, Surprise Moriri, Benedict Vilakazi, Teko Modise.
Strikers: Siyabonga Nomvete, Thembinkosi Fanteni, Sibusiso Zuma, Lerato Chabangu.