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Swaziland have proposed at least five international friendly matches to put the team in shape for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations return leg qualifier against the Ghana in September. The technical bench has already forwarded the proposed games to the National Football Association for approval. The countries targeted by the squad�s technical bench headed by Obed �Foreman� Mlotsa include Botswana, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The Sihlangu will also be playing an international friendly against South Africa�s soccer giants Mamelodi Sundowns on the 27 July at Mavuso Sports Centre. �We have lined up a lot of countries to help us prepare for the game against Ghana but our proposal is yet to be approved by the FA,� Team manager Sandile Zwane said. Swaziland squad: Goalkeepers: Mphikeleli Msibi (Leopards), Njabuliso Simelane (Green Mamba) and Baraba Mabuza (Buffaloes) Defenders: Sihawu Dlamini, Lwazi Dlamini, Sibonelo Malambe (all Leopards), Siyabonga Mdluli (Green Mamba), Jerome Ntshalintshali (Mnz. Sundowns), Darren Christie (Swallows), Sifiso Nkambule (Umbelebele Cosmos), Sifiso �CJ� Dlamini (Malanti Chiefs) Midfielders: Manqoba Kunene, Mphile Tsabedze, Sdumo Dlamini (all Buffaloes), Sandile Motsa (Wanderers), Khayelihle �Karas� Dlamini, Vuyani Mazibuko (both Highlanders) and Dennis �Yuki� Masina (Orlando Pirates) Strikers: Sdumo Shongwe (Wanderers), Musa Dlamini (Swallows), Zweli Nxumalo (Umbelebele), Mfanafuthi �Taribo� Bhembe (Jomo Cosmos), Sdumo Shongwe (Wanderers) and Mbuso Gina (Mhl. Rovers)