Bafana Bafana dealt double injury blow ahead of Eritrea clash

Aubrey Modiba and Teboho Mokoena are unavailable for South Africa's AFCON qualifier against Eritrea in Cairo due to injuries. Modiba was injured during the match against Guinea, and Mokoena played through discomfort but has now been ruled out after scans. Coach Pitso Mosimane confirmed their absence, with Mokoena having wanted to stay on the pitch despite the injury. Both players, from Mamelodi Sundowns, will miss this crucial Group D match.