Bafana Bafana Newcomers Who Impressed Broos in South Africa’s Friendlies Against Andorra and Algeria

• South Africa face Andorra and Algeria during the international break in March
• Bafana Bafana drew both of their friendly games against the Tricolours, Foxes
• Sports Brief has rated the newcomers who impressed Broos in both matches

South Africa national team coach, Hugo Broos, indicated he would call up some of the newcomers in the Bafana Bafana squad who were impressive in the FIFA Series.

Bafana Bafana went unbeaten in their international friendlies against Andorra and Algeria but failed to register a win as both games ended in a draw.

The first match against European Minnows ended 1-1, while the game against the Desert Foxes ended in a six-goal thriller, 3-3.

10 new players who were not part of the AFCON 2023 team were called up into the 23-man squad for the friendly games, according to a report by FARPost.

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Sports Brief takes a look at three out of the newcomers who impressed Broos in both games.

Newcomers who impressed Broos in FIFA Series

Elias Mokwana

The Sekhukhune United star tops the list undisputedly after his stellar performance for the South African national team during the break.

The Bafana Bafana winger scored on his debut against Andorra before adding an assist against Algeria in the last friendly game.

The 24-year-old has put himself in the good books of Broos and would definitely be called up for the World Cup qualifiers in June if he keeps up with this performance and avoids injury.

Oswin Appollis

Appollis missed the first friendly game but was in the starting lineup against Algeria. He was deployed as a left winger, proving he deserves a spot in the Bafana squad.

The Polokwane City FC star got one of his efforts against the Desert Foxes hit the bar, and his overall performance was top-notch.

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Iqraam Rayners

Since Lyle Foster pulled out of the national team, Broos now have a striker who is good with link-up play on his books.

The Stellenbosch FC forward was impressive in both friendlies and provided the needed presence in the opposition box.

Rayners showed many qualities that fit the kind of striker Broos wants in his squad and would definitely be getting a call-up for the next game.

Broos responds to Tunisia links

Sports Brief earlier reported on Broos addressing the rumours linking him with a sensational move to the Tunisian national team.

The reports emerged hours before Bafana Bafana played Algeria, but he assured South Africans that he was staying put in his role.