Spain return to scene of 2010 WC triumph

SOUTH Africa will host reigning world champions and world number-one-ranked Spain in an international friendly on November 19. La Roja won the Fifa World Cup in SA when they beat Holland in 2010 at the FNB Stadium where they’ll play Bafana — ranked by Fifa 61 places below them.

Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs), Senzo Meyiwa (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders: Thabo Nthete (Bloemfontein Celtic), Bongani Khumalo (Doncaster Rovers), Buhle Mkhwanazi (Pretoria University), Siyanda Xulu (FC Rostov), Anele Ngcongca (Racing Genk), Tsepo Masilela (Chiefs), Thabo Matlaba (Pirates)

Midfielders: Dean Furman (D Rovers), Kagisho Dikgacoi (Crystal Palace), Andile Jali (Pirates), Daylon Claasen (Lech Poznan), Kamohelo Mokotjo (PEC Zwolle), Bongani Zungu (Mamelodi Sundowns), Oupa Manyisa (Pirates), Ayanda

Patosi (Lokeren), Lerato Chabangu (Moroka Swallows), Siphiwe Tshabalala (Chiefs), Sibusiso Vilakazi (Bidvest Wits)

Strikers: Bernard Parker (Chiefs), Tokelo Rantie (Bournemouth), Kermit Erasmus (Pirates) SPAIN: Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Victor Valdes (Barcelona), Pepe Reina (Napoli)

Defenders: Alvaro Arbeloa (R Madrid), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Sergio Ramos (R Madrid), Alberto Moreno (Sevilla), Juanfran (Levante), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich), Inigo Martinez (Real Sociedad), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (R Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Jesus Navas (Manchester City)

Forwards: Alvaro Negredo (Man City), Diego Costa (A Madrid), Pedro (Barcelona), David Villa (A Madrid), Juan Mata (Chelsea)