Breaking : The Bafana Bafana Starting XI For Super Eagles

Stuart Baxter has named his Bafana Bafana starting line-up to face Nigeria in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Both countries missed the out on the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, after failing to qualify and they will hope to get their qualifying campaign off to a winning start.

With a return for Bongani Zungu and Tokelo Rantie. Rantie starts up front as a lone striker with Sibusiso Vilakazi just behind him in a free role. The midfield will be anchored by Zungu and Dean Furman, with Keagan Dolly and Themba Zwane either side of them. Itumeleng Khune not surprisingly takes the goalkeeper jersey with Ramahlwe Mphahlele and Tebogo Langerman in the fullback positions. The centre-back pairing sees captain Thulani Hlatshwayo paired with Eric Mathoho.

Starting XI : Itumeleng Khune, Rama Mphahlele, Erick Mathoho, Thulani Hlatshwayo (C), Tebogo Langerman, Themba Zwane, Dean Furman,Bongani Zungu, Keagan Dolly, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Tokelo Rantie.

Subs : Darren Keet, Andile Jali, Percy Tau, Tiyani Mabunda, Lorenzo Gordinho, Lebogang Manyama, Abbubaker Mobara.

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