Bafana Bafana Player Ratings: Mthethwa and Mayo shine against Botswana

Busy between the sticks and didn't look assured.

Mothwa nearly made a costly mistake when he allowed Kabelo Seakanyeng to press him, but he recovered well and cleared the ball away. 

He was then beaten by Seakanyeng's effort which hit the upright and Bafana cleared their lines and Mothwa ended the game with just one save to his name

One of Bafana's standout performers.

Mudau was a huge menace going forward, laying key passes and completing long balls to stretch the Botswana defence out. He also did well defensively. 

Played his first game under Broos.

Msani drove forward to join up the attack, linking up well with the attackers. However, his crosses were wayward and he will have to improve this aspect of his game.

Looked good in the heart of the backline.

De Reuck was solid in defence, making clearances and well-timed tackles. He also helped carry the ball forward a few times. 

Captained Bafana with Ronwen Williams rested.

Xulu wasn't really tested by the Zebras defensively on the night. However, he organised the Bafana defence very well and his positioning was also good.

Sparkled on his Bafana debut.

Mthethwa broke down Botswana's movements with crucial interceptions. His reading ability on the night was excellent too.

An absolute force in midfield.

Mokoena was tidy in possession as the hosts' battering ram on the night. He scored with a well-taken free-kick to hand Bafana the win.

Decent display.

Mosele was strong in the air, good in passing and making some good recoveries. However, his influence waned and he was the first Bafana player to be substituted. 

Created problems for Botswana.

Du Preez was able to get in behind the visitors' defence a few times thanks to his movement but he was wasteful. He failed to punish Malapela after the keeper had made a mistake.

Full of running throughout the game.

Mmodi demonstrated his uncanny ability to work in tight spaces, but didn't have much luck in finding the net and he couldn't seriously test goalkeeper Lesenya Malapela.

South Africa's best attacker.

Mayo was a thorn in the Zebras' face with his incisive runs and combination play which unlocked the visitors' defence. He was just unlucky not to score on the night.

Wasn't too effective in midfield after coming on in the 64th minute with Botswana looking dangerous on the counterattack.

Became a constant threat to the visitors' defence after coming on in the 68th minute as he made direct runs and he came close to scoring when his effort hit the upright.

Didn't get enough time to make an impact having been introduced in the 83rd minute.