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Goalkeepers

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SAFA's full squad list

The final team for the FIFA World Cup will be announced at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Wednesday, May 27 by Hugo Broos.The coach will be joined by South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa, SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan and other dignitaries as he names the 26 players who will travel to the tournament to represent the nation.The finalised squad will then play a 'farewell friendly' match against Nicaragua at the Orlando Stadium on May 29.

The final squad announcement

SAFA reveals Hugo Broos' 32 man Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup preliminary squad | Goal.com South Africa

The expanded squad will be whittled down to just 26 players when the South Africa coach announces his final list on May 27. Until then, the following players will attend a preparatory camp in Johannesburg, minus the Mamelodi Sundowns picks as they are playing in the CAF Champions League final second leg on Sunday.