The Afcon 1996 champions have arrived at their base, and will have their first training session on Thursday evening
South Africa have landed in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on Thursday afternoon ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Stuart Baxter’s men boarded Air Peace 4P7338 plane from Lagos at 11:00 WAT to Uyo, where the encounter will take place.
After checking in at Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, they will have their first training at practise pitch of Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
All 25 players will take part in the practice session, including captain Itumeleng Khune.
FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers : Itumeleng Khune, Ronwen Williams, Darren Keet.
Defenders : Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Rivaldo Coetzee, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Eric Mathoho, Lorenzo Gordinho, Abbubaker Mobara, Tebogo Langerman, Sifiso Hlanti.
Midfielders : Hlompho Kekana, Keagan Dolly, Andile Jali, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Dean Furman, Themba Zwane, Bongani Zungu, Aubrey Ngoma.
Strikers: Sibusiso Vilakazi, Percy Tau, Lebogang Manyama, Tokelo Rantie, Thamsanqa Gabuza, Kermit Erasmus.
