COSAFA: Bafana Bafana vs Nambia, kick-off time and predicted 11

Bafana Bafana kick-off their Cosafa Cup campaign on Wednesday when they face off against Namibia in Durban.

As the team search for their title, Bafana coach Morena Ramoreboli said he was satisfied with the team’s preparations which began end of last month.

Ramoreboli won the 2021 Cosafa Cup edition, and will be assisted by Raymond Mdaka of Marumo Gallants.

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Bafana’s opening Group A match, will be played at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday and kick-off time is 18:00.

BAFANA DO BATTLE WITH NAMIBIA ON WEDNESDAY EVENING

Ramoreboli is expected to name a strong side to face Nambia and here’s some of the players that can make an impact.

Lyle Lakay

The former Mamelodi Sundowns left back is the most experience defender in the team and would be key if Bafana are to progress any further in the tournament. The 31-year-old has played in the CAF Champions League and won multiple titles with Downs so having him in the team doesn’t just stabilises the defence but gives you attacking options as well.

Another advantage of having Lakay is that he comes with a sweet left foot and can score from a distance.

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Lesedi Kapinga

Kapinga will no doubt use this opportunity to market himself after parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns. The dribbling wizard has a chance to redeem himself and take Bafana to another level and a good performance in the tournament might see Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs or even SuperSport United calling for his services.

Iqraam Rayners

Rayners is definitely the player to watch in the tournament should Bafana go far. He was been on form for Stellenbosch this past season, scoring nine goals in the second half of the campaign.

Here’s Bafana’ predicted lineup against Namibia.

Olwethu Mzimela, Bonginkosi Makume, Keegan Allan, Sandile Mthethwa, Lyle Lakay, Lesedi Kapinga,Rowan Human, Thabo Cele, Shaune Mogaila, Victor Letsoalo and Iqraam Rayners.