Afcon Qualifiers News Today

African champions Senegal have now handed a 15-year-old starlet a shock call-up to their senior team.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed that he intends to meet Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki, following what the national team mentor insists was a misinterpretation of his remarks.

Head coach has explained the surprise omission of several players including American-based trio Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Njabulo Blom and Cassius Mailula from his final 23-man Bafana Bafana squad.

Head coach Hugo Broos was full of praise for French-based striker Lebo Mothiba who is set to make a return return to the national team for Bafana Bafana's upcoming friendlies.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos had explained the absence of Khanysia Mayo rom his final 23-man Bafana Bafana squad for upcoming friendlies against Namibia and DR Congo.

Bafana Bafana have made progress in the latest FIFA rankings, climbing up four spots from 66th to 62nd in the world rankings, although they remain 12th in Africa.

Elias ‘Dominguez’ Pelembe’s incredible football journey will see the veteran attacker represent Mozambique at next year's AFCON tournament in the twilight of his career at 40 years old.

Bafana vice-captain Siyanda Xulu has urged South African players to play at the highest level abroad in a bid to help the national team be more competitive.

Although Morocco rank higher than South Africa in the FIFA rankings, Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has warned that their upcoming clash will not be 'a walk in the park' for the North Africans.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos insists Bafana should not be criticised should they fall against Morocco ahead of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.