Shakes Mashaba names Bafana starting line-up against Costa Rica

Bafana Bafana head coach Shakes Mashaba has named his starting line-up to face Costa Rica in their international friendly on Thursday.

In-form Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder George Lebese is set to make his first appearance for the national team.

Orlando Pirates trio of left-back Thabo Matlaba, midfielder Mpho Makola and striker Thamsanqa Gabuza have been excused from the Costa Rica game.

Bafana Bafana v Costa Rica starting XI: Itumeleng Khune (captain), Ngcongca, Coetzee, Mathoho, Lebusa, Jali, Zungu, Masango, Serero, Lebese, Vilakazi.

Subs: Mabokgwane, Williams, Nhlapo, Hlatshwayo, Daniels, Mashaba, Furman, Mokotjo, Patosi, Shongwe.