Bafana Bafana will be without midfielders Teboho Mokoena and Bathusi Aubaas for Sunday’s clash against Egypt after both players were ruled out through injury, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed.
The absence of the two midfielders leaves South Africa facing a significant selection challenge in the centre of the pitch ahead of the match.
SAFA confirmed that neither Mokoena nor Aubaas will take part in Sunday’s encounter.
“The midfield will be the biggest challenge, as Bathusi Aubaas and Teboho Mokoena are out injured and will play no part on Sunday.”
Two midfield options unavailable
Mokoena and Aubaas are both unavailable because of injuries, reducing the midfield options available to the Bafana Bafana coaching staff.
Their absence means South Africa will have to adjust its midfield combination for the Egypt match.
The two players’ roles in the squad make their unavailability an important development as the team prepares for the encounter.
South Africa preparing for Egypt
The match against Egypt will require Bafana Bafana to make adjustments following the latest injury news.
With both midfielders ruled out, the coaching staff will have to determine which available players will start in the centre of the pitch and how the team will balance its defensive and attacking responsibilities.
The final midfield selection will be closely watched when the teams meet on Sunday.
SAFA confirms injuries
SAFA’s confirmation provides clarity on the availability of the two players ahead of the match.
For now, the key information is that Mokoena and Aubaas will play no part in Sunday’s game.
Further team-selection details will depend on the players available to the coaching staff and the tactical approach chosen for the Egypt clash.
Sports Editorial Information
Source: South African Football Association (SAFA) statement supplied for this report.
Editorial note: This report reflects the injury information confirmed by SAFA. No conclusion about either player’s expected recovery timeline should be drawn unless subsequently confirmed by the association or the player’s medical team.
Corrections: Any subsequent update from SAFA concerning the players’ availability will be reflected in an updated report.
