2024 COSAFA Cup: Bruce Bvuma Out As Helman Mkhalele Names Tshepang Moremi, 22 Others in Bafana Squad

• Helman Mkhalele has released his final Bafana Bafana 23-man squad for the 2024 COSAFA Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa
• The South African tactician cut the 50-man preliminary squad to 23, with some top Premier Soccer League players missing out
• The tournament will kick off on Wednesday, June 26, while the final match is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2024

South African tactician, Helman Mkhalele, has announced his final 23-man Bafana Bafana squad for the 23rd edition of the annual COSAFA Cup, with some top players missing.

The competition is set to be held in South Africa, and Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group C alongside Mozambique, Eswatini, and Botswana.

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Bafana Bafana are tipped as one of the favourites to win the competition alongside Zambia, Angola, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.

A few weeks ago, Mkhalele released a 50-man preliminary squad but has now trimmed the list to 23 with Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper, Bruce Bvuma, missing out on the final cut.

According to a report by iDiskiTimes, Stellenbosch FC has four players on the final list: Thabo Moloisane, Athenkosi Mcaba, Antonio van Wyk, and Devin Titus.

Bafana Bafana COSAFA Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Mondli Mpoto, Olwethu Mzimela, Samukelo Xulu.

Defenders: Thabang Matuludi, Keanu Cupido, Thabo Moloisane, Rushwin Dortley, Athenkosi Mcaba, Malebogo Modise, Sirgio Kammies.

Midfielders: Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Antonio Van Wyk, Liam Bern, Devin Titus, Jaedin Rhodes, Ethan Brooks.

Forwards: Mfundo Thikazi, Ashley Cupido, Tshepang Moremi, Asanele Velebayi, Thabang Sibanyoni, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Yanela Mbuthuma.

The competition will run from June 26 to July 7, with the final held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

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South Africa dropped out of top 50

In a related article, Sports Brief reported that South Africa dropped in the latest FIFA rankings, which the world football governing body released on Thursday, June 20.

Bafana Bafana dropped from the top 50 after being ranked in the 58th spot in the latest rankings.

South Africa still maintain their previous position as one of the top 10 teams in Africa, while Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria complete the top five teams on the continent.