South Africa name Cassius Mailula in attack for Egypt friendly as Zwane starts on bench

South Africa have named their starting XI for the international friendly against Egypt at Cairo International Stadium, with Caius Mayola leading the side and Zwane among the substitutes.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 and will bring South Africa’s international break to a close.

Pitso Mosimane’s team includes Sifiso Chaine in goal, while the defence is made up of Thabang Matuludi, Ime Okon, Lebone Seema and Fawaz Basadien.

Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Sivele Sithole and Bosso Disjan form the midfield.

The attacking line features Tashreeq Matthews, Cassius Mailula and Luther Singh. Sithole is also identified as the player leading South Africa’s attack in the named line-up.

South Africa’s starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Sifiso Chaine

Defenders: Thabang Matuludi, Ime Okon, Lebone Seema, Fawaz Basadien

Midfielders: Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Sivele Sithole, Bosso Disjan

Forwards: Tashreeq Matthews, Cassius Mailula, Luther Singh

South Africa head into the game after a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Eritrea in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.