Lakay, Coetzee named in Bafana preliminary squad for France, Guinea friendlies

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named a 29-man preliminary squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Guinea and France.

The senior men's national team will face Guinea, instead of Zambia, as previously stated, in Belgium on Friday, 25 March. 

Meanwhile, four days later on Tuesday, 29 March, Bafana Bafana will face world champions France in Lille.

According to SAFA's official website, the squad is expected to assemble a day before departure and then travel to Paris on Monday, 21 March.

Lyle Lakay, who has been a star performer for Mamelodi Sundowns, has finally been called-up to the national team. 

Bafana Bafana fans have gone crazy on social media, calling on Broos to give the left-back a chance in national colours.

Meanwhile, Lakay's Sundowns team-mate Rivaldo Coetzee was another notable name on the list that will be cut down in size before they travel to France.

The final squad will be announced in due course.

Goalkeepers

Ronwen Williams (SuperSport United), Brylon Petersen, Bruce Bvuma (both Kaizer Chiefs) and Veli Mothwa (AmaZulu).

Defenders

Nyiko Mobbie (Sekhukhune United), Siyanda Xulu (Free Agent), Terrence Mashego (CT City), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Golden Arrows), Sbonelo Cele (Golden Arrows), Veluyeke Zulu (Chippa United), Rushine De Reuck, Lyle Lakay, Khuliso Mudau, Rivaldo Coetzee, (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Bandile Shandu (Orlando Pirates), Athenkosi Mcaba (Stellenbosch FC).

Midfielders

Pule Mmodi (Golden Arrows), Ethan Brooks (TS Galaxy), Keagan Dolly (Kaizer Chiefs), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Goodman Mosele (Orlando Pirates), Thabang Monare (Orlando Pirates), Mduduzi Mdantsane (CT City).

Forwards

Percy Tau (Al Ahly, Egypt), Fagrie Lakay (Pyramids FC, Egypt), Evidence Makgopa (Baroka), Victor