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Matthew Booth backs Ronwen Williams to step up in Itumeleng Khune's action

South Africa are set to play Libya in their final 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier without the injured Khune in goal next month, needing just a draw in this Group E clash to book themselves a spot in Egypt.

Khune has not played a match in 2019 due to a shoulder problem and will be out for the rest of the season. In his absence, Amakhosi have signed former Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, following the mistakes of the error-prone Virgil Vries.

"I think it [not having Khune] is a slight blow, but it’s not the end of the world because South Africa has always had great goalkeepers," Booth said.

"I think [with] Ronwen Williams, who has played a couple of friendlies before, and the likes of Darren Keet and Mbatha who has his hand up for perhaps a spot as the third keeper, we’ve got some good depth.

"From an experience point of view, I should imagine Ronwen would get the nod ahead of anyone else. I’m pretty confident in that regard. I don’t think we should have any worries when it comes to the goalkeepers."

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