South Africa Face Must-Win Battle Against Senegal With Changes to Starting Lineup
After a disappointing opening loss to Algeria, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana find themselves under immense pressure ahead of their crucial Group C clash against Senegal at Mongomo Stadium. A defeat tonight would severely hamper their chances of advancing from the group stage.
In response, coach Shakes Mashaba has made a key change to his starting lineup, dropping goalkeeper Darren Keet due to his underwhelming performance against Algeria. Jackson Mabokgwane has been called upon to guard the posts in this high-stakes encounter.
The selected South African starting eleven is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Jackson Mabokgwane
Defence: Thulani Ngcongca, Siyabonga Mathupha Matlaba, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Ronwen Williams Mathoho
Midfield: Dean Furman, Andile Jali
Attack: Tokelo Rantie, Lehlohonolo Vilakazi, Thulani Phala, Siphiwe Tshabalala Manyisa
Bafana Bafana will need to produce a disciplined and inspired performance to overcome the Lions of Teranga, who have started the tournament strongly. The stakes could not be higher for South Africa as they seek to keep their AFCON hopes alive.
