UYO - Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has named his starting 11 to play Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier in Uyo (kick-off 6pm).

Bafana suffered a pre-match blow after striker Kermit Erasmus was ruled out as a result of a recurring injury.

@BafanaBafana at the final training session at the match venue ahead of Saturday's clash with Super Eagles of Nigeria pic.twitter.com/hOAZ4ijhY4 — Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) June 9, 2017

Regular goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will be the goalmouth custodian and his supporting back four includes Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Tebogo Langerman, Erick Mathoho and captain Thulani Hlatshwayo.

The midfield will be made up of Dean Furman, Bongani Zungu, Themba Zwane and Keagan Dolly while Sibusiso Vilakazi and Tokelo Rantie will spearhead the attack.

Bafana Bafana team: Itumeleng Khune, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Tebogo Langerman, Erick Mathoho, Thulani Hlatshwayo (captain), Dean Furman, Bongani Zungu, Themba Zwane, Keagan Dolly, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Tokelo Rantie.

Substitutes: Darren Keet, Andile Jali, Percy Tau, Tiyani Mabunda, Lorenzo Gordinho, Lebogang Manyama, Abubbaker Mobara.

