New Year, old Zebras faces

Tshosane has his trusted lieutenants and so do most coaches. It is a dead certairnity that Patrick Motsepe, Mompati Thuma and Lemponye Tshireletso would make Tshosane's list. After the 7-1 aggregate reversal against the Malians in an AFCON qualifier and a barren 2012, expectations were high that Tshosane will tinker with his ageing line-up.

There is a blend of youth; but worryingly players perceived past their sell-by dates still find crucial spaces in the national team. Motsepe has never been a fan favourite, presumably for slowing down the pace of the game with his penchant for sideways passing usually irritating the crowd.