Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane has been called up to the Bafana Bafana squad to replace Percy Tau.
The Al Ahly star, who scored two goals for the Egyptian side on Sunday, has withdrawn from the team due to personal reasons.
Tau’s two strikes in the 3-1 win over Ismaily in the Egyptian Premier League took his tally to four goals in two games.
Mduduzi Mdantsane is a 28-year-old midfielder who recently joined Kaizer Chiefs from Cape Town City. He has made 10 appearances for his new club this season, providing two assists.
Mdantsane is a versatile midfielder who can play in a variety of positions, including central midfield, attacking midfield, and on the wing. He is known for his energy, creativity, and passing ability.
Mdantsane will be hoping to make impact for Bafana Bafana in the upcoming friendly matches against Eswatini and Ivory Coast. These matches will be part of South Africa’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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He will join Bafana as they assemble in Pretoria on Monday for the October international camp.
The Chiefs attacker gets a chance to impress and be part of the Bafana squad that will compete at the AFCON next January.
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Ivory Coast will host that edition of the continental soccer showpiece.
Last month, drew 0-0 with Namibia before narrowly beating Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their September international friendly matches.
Mdantsane is the second player in the squad alongside another new signing Sibongiseni ‘Ox’ Mthethwa.
Next month, Bafana play their first two games in World Cup qualifying group C. They start against Benin at home on November 13 and then visit Rwanda in Kigali on November 20.