In preparation for the upcoming Men’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations competition, Amajita head coach Raymond Mdaka has officially named his preliminary squad for the keenly anticipated showpiece.

The U20 AFCON tournament will be held in Ivory Coast between 26 April and 18 May this year, while South Africa was drawn alongside giants Nigeria, Egypt and Morocco in Group B.

Mdaka’s squad includes a number of players who currently ply their trade in the PSL, as seen with inclusions in the likes of Gabriel Amato and Kutlwano Lethlaku.

South Africa U20 preliminary squad:

Takalani Mazhamba (Kaizer Chiefs), Kgoleng Ratisani (Sekhukhune United), Musa Masemola (via Sport FC), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates), Tylon Smith (Stellenbosch FC), Gopolang Taunyane (Kaizer Chiefs), Sifiso Timba (Kazer Chiefs), Asekho Tiwane (Mamleodi Sundowns), Thato Sibiya (Mamelodi Sundowns), Siviwe Nkwali (Cape Town Spurs), Neo Rapoo (SuperSport United), Gomolemo Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns), Patrick Autata (Cape Town City), Lazola Maku (SuperSport United), Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs)

Ofentse Kgosana (Kaizer Chiefs), Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch), Shakiel April (Cape Town City), Kutlwano Lethlaku (Mamelodi Sundowns), Gabriel Amato (Cape Town City), Bennet Mokoena  (Mamelodi Sundowns), Faiz Abrahams (Stellenbosch FC), Luke Baartman (Cape Town Spurs), Jody Ah Shene (Cape Town City), Thabang Mahlangu (SuperSport United), Siviwe Magidigidi (SuperSport United, Naledi Hlongwane (Kaizer Chiefs), Kgomotso Modiba (Stars of Africa), Thato Mpati (Magesi FC), Kabelo Nkgwesa (Kaizer Chiefs)