Helmen Mkhalele and his men have only this one last group match to ensure that they progress to the Cosafa Cup knockout stages.
All eyes will be turning to Bafana Bafana on Tuesday when they host Eswatini at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
SA will be looking to improve on their disappointing start in the tournament. They have drawn their first two games against Mozambique and Botswana, both nil-nil draws that have brought criticism of both the team and the technical bench.
Here, Footballblogzz predicts how Mkhalele could line up his team against Sihlangu Semnikati.
GOALKEEPER: Mondli Mpoto
Mpoto did well against Mozambique and Botswana and Mkhalele is likely to retain him.
RIGHT-BACK: Thabang Matuludi
Matuludi has been performing well for Bafana Bafana. The coach should continue using him on the right-hand side.
LEFT-BACK: Malebogo Modise
The Mamelodi Sundowns loanee left-back played well in the last match and Mkhalele might decide to continue with him.
CENTRE-BACK: Athenkosi Mcaba
Mcaba did well when he was introduced towards the end of the match against Botswana. He should start ahead of Thabo Moloisane against Eswatini.
CENTRE-BACK: Rushwin Dortley
The 22-year-old defender proved his capabilities in the last games. His experience and leadership skills will be needed in the defence.
CENTRAL-MIDFIELDER: Liam Berm
The Cape Town Spurs star player could fit well in the defensive midfield position for this clash.
CENTRAL-MIDFIELDER: Sinoxolo Kwayiba
Mkhalele should partner Kwayiba with Bern in the midfield as they had a good combination in the goalless draw against Botswana last week.
RIGHT-WINGER: Devin Titus
The speedy winger would want to help Bafana win the Cosafa Cup and he would be the right man to operate in the right winger position.
LEFT-WINGER: Asanele Velabayi
Velabayi has been consistent in this year’s edition and he should to continue at the left wing ahead of everyone in the squad.
ATTACKING-MIDFIELDER: Antonio van Wyk
Brooks did not impress since first game and and Nkhalele might replace him with Antonio Van Wyk in this match.
CENTRE-FORWARD: Thabang Sibanyoni
Lately, some supporters have been bashing him for failing to score goals, however, the attacker is currently one of the top strikers in the local football and he will want to prove his doubters wrong.
