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Shakes names Bafana XI for Gambia clash

Cape Town - Coach Shakes Mashaba has announced his starting XI to face Gambia in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Saturday.

Bafana Bafana's only hope of qualifying for next year's tournament is as one of the two best second-place teams after Cameroon beat Mauritania on Friday evening to secure spot in Group M.

Itumeleng Khune has been named captain for the clash in Bakau.

Teams:

Gambia

TBA

South Africa

Khune (captain), Mphahlele, Dolly, Mathoho, Langerman, Coetzee, Jali, Kekana, Masango, Serero, Gabuza

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