Orlando Pirates youngsters Mduduzi Nyanda, Michael Morton and Sibusiso Mxoyana have preserved their places in the SA Under-23 squad to face neighbours Botswana this weekend.

The trio reported for camp this morning to begin their preparations for the practice match against the Zebras, which takes place on Sunday, 1 August 2010.

Meanwhile Andile Jali, who was also retained for this week’s camp, has been excused for the match due to injury.

According to Bucs medical team report, the 20-year-old is currently receiving treatment for a knee strain and he should return to full training with the within a week or two – ruling him out also for the Telkom Charity Cup next week.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Darren Keet (BIDvest Wits), Thela Ngobeni (Kaizer Chiefs), Boafela Pule (North West University)

Defenders: Sibusiso Mxoyana (Pirates), Thulani Hlatshwayo (Ajax Cape Town), Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Phumelele Bhengu (both Moroka Swallows), Gladwin Shitolo (Jomo Cosmos), Karabo Masehela (SuperSport), Sici Shelembe (Witbank Spurs)

Midfielders:, Michael Morton, Mduduzi Nyanda (both Pirates), Keeno Shellar (SuperSport United), Bongani Theletsane (Cosmos), Sameehg Doutie (Ajax CT), Mandla Masango (Chiefs), Siphiwe Zulu (Dundee Experience), Luvolwethu Mpeta (North West University).

Strikers: Thulani Serero, George Maluleke (both Ajax CT), Thulani Ngcepe, Thabo Moleko (both SuperSport), Dino Ndlovu (Mamelodi Sundowns).