Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos has announced a 23-man squad for the two friendlies against Panama this month, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup in June.

Bafana Bafana will host Panama at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 27 March, before the two nations meet again at Cape Town Stadium on 31 March.

Bafana Bafana will then head to the World Cup where they will entertain co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on June 11, which is the opening match of the tournament.

Bafana squad to face Panama;

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Renaldo Leaner (Sekhukhune United)

Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Ime Okon (Hannover, Germany), Samukele Kabini (Molde, Norway), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire, USA)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela, Portugal)

Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng (all Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United, USA), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol, Cyprus)