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Broos\u2019 side will face the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, June 7.<\/p>\n

The former African champions will then host neighbours Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 11 June, 2024.<\/p>\n

The Belgian is expected to prune down the list to 23 in the next few days.<\/p>\n

Bafana Bafana are second in Group C with three points from two games.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles occupy third position with two points from same number of matches.<\/p>\n

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