• Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena are doubts for South Africa’s game against Nigeria

• Broos is dealing with a growing injury list ahead of Friday’s game

• Bafana Bafana are second on the table and a point ahead of Nigeria in Group C

South Africa’s preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria has been dealt a blow as key players face potential absences from the crucial match.

According to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), coach Hugo Broos may have to contend without the services of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and midfielder Teboho Mokoena for the impending clash.

The setback compounds existing injury woes within the squad, following the withdrawal of Grant Kekana due to a hamstring issue, as highlighted by Broos in recent statements.

Veteran goalkeeper Williams is in doubt for the fixture due to a shoulder injury, raising concerns about his availability against Nigeria.

Should he failed to recover fully for the game, either Ricardo Goss or Veli Mothwa is expected to step up to fill the goalkeeping role for Broos’ side.

Meanwhile, midfielder Mokoena, who played a pivotal role in the meeting both teams at the Africa Cup of Nations, faces uncertainty due to a knock sustained during the Cup final against Orlando Pirates.

With the clock ticking down to the qualifier, Broos and his coaching staff are working tirelessly to address the injury setbacks and ensure the team’s readiness for the crucial match against Nigeria.