Itu's back! But no Bafana call up for Parker

Bafana Bafana coach Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba has announced his squad to play friendlies against Swaziland and Nigeria this month.

The announcement saw Itu Khune return to the national side after a lengthy spell on the sidelines with injury.

"Good to be back in the national team. God is great. #Onwards&Upwards  #16," he tweeted shortly after the announcement.

There was also a Bafana return for Thulani Serero, Kamohelo Mokotjo and Ayanda Patosi.

However there was no spots for Darren Keet, Teko Modise, Themba Zwane, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Thamsanqa Sangweni or Bernard Parker.

Goalkeepers: Mabokgwane, Khune, Khuzwayo.

Defenders: Ngcongca, Nhlapo, Matlaba, Morena, Mathoho, Coetzee Hlatshwayo, S. Khumalo, Cardoso.

Midfielders: L. Phiri, Manyisa, Jali, Furman, Masango, Alexander, Phala, Shongwe, Serero, Patosi, Zungu, Mokotjo, Mhlangu.

Strikers: Rantie, Vilakazi, Mnyamane, Majoro, Ntshangase.

*Picture: Instagram