Stuart Baxter overlooks versatile Thapelo Morena

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It's only at this position that Baxter selected just one player, perhaps banking on the fact that his captain Thulani Hlatshwayo can also play as a wing-back. SihleNdebeleSK

Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns appears to be paying the price for being good in different positions. /Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images

Playing many positions at his club Mamelodi Sundowns seems to be continually costing Thapelo Morena a berth in Bafana Bafana. When, on Monday, Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter announced his squad for the all-important Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya in Tunisia on March 24, some had hoped that Morena would be included in the team.It's only at this position that Baxter selected just one player, perhaps banking on the fact that his captain Thulani Hlatshwayo can also play as a wing-back.

 

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