Afcon qualifiers: Bafana boss replaces Blom with Pirates star after receiving medical report

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has conceded that St. Louis City SC midfielder Njabulo Blom will not be part of the national team for their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Liberia.

The 23-year-old Blom was one of eight foreign-based players called up to join the national camp for the qualifiers.

The former Kaizer Chiefs star ended his stay at Naturena in December, joining legendary Bafana defender and current St. Louis City SC coach Bradley Carnell.

Blom has since been replaced by Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm.

"As you know we have to replace Njabulo Blom with Miguel Timm. We get a medical report and Njabulo is not able to play and to travel. That's the reason why we have to replace him," Broos told reporters on Monday.

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When he announcing his 23-man squad, Broos expressed dissatisfaction at Blom's US club. The Bafana mentor questioned why the player couldn't travel and said there was poor communication from St. Louis City SC.

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu), Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United)

Defenders: Sydney Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns), Mothobi Mvala (Mamelodi Sundowns), Siyanda Xulu (Turan-Tovuz IK, Azerbaijan)

Midfielders: Miguel Timm (Orlando Pirates), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke Le Roux (Vargerb Bois, Sweden), Sphephelo Sithole (Belenenses, Portugal)

Forwards: Monnapule Saleng (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus),