South Africa manager Stuart Baxter has named his starting lineup for Saturday evening's African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Eight players plying their trade in their domestic championship will start the game from the beginning, while three foreign-based professionals have been named, including former Bournemouth striker Tokelo Rantie.

Three players that started Bafana Bafana's last competitive fixture against Nigeria have been named in the starting eleven : Eric Mathoho (Kaizer Chiefs), influential midfielder Dean Furman (SuperSport United) and Rantie.

Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs) starts in goal for the South Africans, Furman is joined in midfield by Dolly, Zungu and Zwane.

Bafana Bafana Starting XI: Khune, Mphahlele, Langerman, Mathoho, Hlatshwayo (c), Furman, Zungu, Zwane, Dolly, Vilakazi, Rantie.
 
Substitutes: Keet, Jali, Tau, Mabunda, Gordinho, Manyama, Mobara

Ifeanyi Emmanuel