Bafana Bafana will be in action for the first time in 2025 with games against Lesotho and Benin. Bafana will play Lesotho first in Polokwane on March 21, and then they will play Benin away from home four days later.
The senior national team is currently in second place in Group C, level on points with leaders Rwanda, and will be determined to collect maximum points in the upcoming matches to give themselves a shot at going to the top of the standings.
Tau was not part of the squad towards the end of 2024 while he was still with Egyptian giants Al Ahly, but a move to Qatar has helped in terms of him playing regularly and now making a return to the squad.
Bafana Bafana are expected to open camp on Sunday.
SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine
Defenders: Sydney Mobbie, Thabo Moloisane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Siyabonga Ngezana, Khuliso Mudau, Fawaaz Basadien, Grant Kekana
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Bathusi Aubaas, Thalente Mbatha
Attackers: Oswin Appollis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Thapelo Morena, Elias Mokwana, Lyle Foster, Percy Tau
