Monnapule Saleng and Terrence Mashego named in Bafana Bafana squad as Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates players headline Helman Mkhalelele's side ahead of Egypt matches

Bafana Bafana's 23-man squad that will lock horns with Egypt in the 2024 African Nations Championship qualifiers was announced on Friday.

The squad is headlined by Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng who has been the subject of much speculation regarding why he is not playing for the Buccaneers.

Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele will be in charge of the national team which is made up of home-based players, as they eye a spot in the continental tournament scheduled to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda later this year.

Goalkeepers: Samukelo Xulu, Jody February, Sphamandla Gumede

Defenders: Aden McCarthy, Bilal Baloyi, Yandisa Mfolozi, Tylon Smith, Athenkosi Mcaba, Nduduzo Mhlongo, Terrence Mashego, Bongani Sam

Midfielders: Sammy Seabi, Azola Tshobeni, Neo Maema, Yanga Madiba, Donay Jansen, Jamie Webber.

Attackers: Keletso Sifama, Tendamudzimu Matodzi, Thulani Mini, Kutlwano Letlhaku, Monnapule Saleng

The Bafana squad also includes Saleng's Pirates teammates Azola Tshobeni, Yanga Madiba and Sphamandla Gumede.

There are four Mamelodi Sundowns players in Mkhalele's roster namely, Terrence Mashego, Jody February, Kutlwano Letlhaku and Neo Maema.

Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs loanee Donay Jansen, who is currently with SuperSport United, and his Amakhosi teammates Bongani Sam and Aden McCarthy are also part of the national team side.

Bafana will host Egypt on February 28 at Free State Stadium and then travel to North Africa for the return leg on March 9.

The winner on aggregate or penalties will face either Malawi or Comoros in May for a place in the 2024 CHAN finals, a tournament for home-based players only.

The showpiece will be hosted in East Africa between 2 and 30 August 2025.