South Africa have called up Teboho Mokoena into their African Nations Cup squad, replacing injured Ajax player Steven Pienaar amid continuing controversy surrounding preparations for the tournament.

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is embroiled in a legal battle with suspended coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba. Mashaba was suspended for a breach of contract SAFA has yet to decide whether to reinstate him.

Mashaba is due to return to court on Thursday to appeal against the week-long suspension.

South Africa are drawn in Group D at the Nations Cup along with Nigeria, Morocco and Benin.

Squad:
Goalkeepers: Andre Arendse (Mamelodi Sundowns), Emile Baron (Lillestrom, Norway), Wayne Roberts (Wits University)
Defenders: Tony Coyle (FC Rostov, Russia), David Kannemeyer (Kaizer Chiefs), Jacob Lekgetho (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia), Mbulelo Mabizela (Tottenham Hotspur, England), Aaron Mokoena (Racing Genk, Belgium), Thabang Molefe (Le Mans, France), Neil Winstanley (Wits University)
Midfielders: Delron Buckley (VfL Bochum, Germany), Stanton Fredericks (Kaizer Chiefs), Benson Mhlongo (Wits University), Bennett Mnguni (FC Rostov, Russia), John Moshoeu (Kaizer Chiefs), Jabu Pule (Kaizer Chiefs), MacBeth Sibaya (Rubin Kazan, Russia), Tehobo Mokoena (Jomo Cosmos)
Forwards: Patrick Mayo (Kaizer Chiefs), Siyabonga Nomvete (Udinese, Italy), Sibusiso Zuma (FC Copenhagen, Denmark), Nkosinathi Nhleko (Dallas Burn, United States).