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Orlando Pirates defender Sam and Kaizer Chiefs' Ngcobo headline South Africa U23 squad

Notoane's side will square off with Japan, France and Mexico in their Olympic Games Group A campaign next month

Orlando Pirates defender Bongani Sam and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo have been named in the latest South Africa under-23 squad.

The team was scheduled to take on Brazil‚ South Korea and Argentina in a mini-tournament from June 5-11 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of their preparations for the 2020 Olympic Games which will be hosted by Japan between July 23 and August 8.

However, the mini-tournament was canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions and David Notoane's side will now take on Egypt's under-23 side in two international friendly matches on June 10 and 13.