When Carlos Parreira selected his finalsquad for the upcoming World Cup, twenty-three were elated butfive were left distraught. Some of these selections were expected, such as the inclusion of Aaron Mokoena and Steven Pienaar, but Parreira caused shockwaves acro s the nation with the omi sion of West Hams Benni McCarthy. The 32 year-old talisman famed for scoring the Bafana Bafanas first ever World Cup finals goal mi sed out Kenley Jansen Jersey after struggling for fitne s, as well as his lack of goalscoring threat seen this season. Other surprise exclusions included keeper Rowen Fernandez and PAOKs Bryce Moon, seen as the obvious defensive cover by many. Innocent Mdledle and Franklin Cale were also cut from the provisional squad, as was Andile Jali previously withdrawn due to a mild heart condition.Benni McCarthy was a surprise omi sion from the final squadThe squad in full is as follows:Goalkeepers: Moeneeb Josephs (Orlando Pirates), Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs), Shu-Aib Walters (Maritzburg United)Defenders: Matthew Booth, Siboniso Gaxa (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Bongani Khumalo (SuperSport United), Tsepo Masilela (Maccabi Haifa), Aaron Mokoena (Portsmouth), Anele Ngcongoa (Racing Genk), Siyabonga Sangweni (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Lucas Thwala (Orlando Pirates)Midfielders: Lance Davids (Ajax Cape Town), Kagisho Dikgacoi (Fulham), Thanduyise Khuboni (Lamontville Golden Arrows), Reneilwe Letsholonyane (Kaizer Chiefs), Teko Modise (Orlando Pirates), Surprise Moriri (Mamelodi Sundowns), Steven Pienaar (Everton), MacBeth Sibaya (Rubin Kazan), Siphiwe Tshabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Forwards: Katlego Mphela (Mamelodi Sundowns), Siyabonga Nomvete (Moroka Swallows), Bernard Parker (FC Twente)Itumeleng Khune was the obvious choice to start against Mexico in goal; however, that Corey Seager Jersey may not now be the case. The South African stopper was involved in a sickening collision during a warm-up match with Colombia, although scans later proved that he only suffered a bruised hip. In his place, Moeneeb Josephs was given the chance to shine a chance he grabbed with both hands. Chris Taylor Jersey Josephs left pundits running out of superlatives following a string of fine saves against Guatemala, including a penalty save, although it is unclear as to whether he has done enough to snatch Khunes place. Shu-Aib Walters is the third choice keeper in the squad, although it is unlikely that he will play any part.Moeneeb Josephs could threaten Khunes position as South Africas first-choice keeperAaron Mokoena will be Parreiras defensive lynchpin, with the captains tough-tackling and no-nonsense attitude likely to increase his already sound rapport with the South African fans. Maccabi Haifas Tsepo Masilela is likely to start alongside Mokoena, as well as Siboniso Gaxa and Lucas Thwala with Parreira hoping that his defence can withold the attacking flair of Mexico, Uruguay and France. Also named in the squad were the influential Matthew Booth, Bongani Khumalo, Anele Ncongoa and Siyabonga Sangweni. Khumalo is seen as the main threat to Masilelas position, having played in the most recent friendly against Denmark.In midfield, South Africa provide three starlets who are capable of single-handedly winning matches Steven Pienaar, Teko Modise, and Kagisho Dikcagoi. Pienaar, valued at 15 million, is renowned for his sense of attacking flair and trickery, seen by many in the Premier League. Modise is a creative midfielder who likes to pull the strings, often spraying wide cro s-field pa ses to Jackie Robinson Jersey the likes of Pienaar. Fulhams Dikcagoi dominates the middle sector of the pitch, breaking up attacks before setting up attacking opportunities swiftly. Likely to join these in the starting XI is Siphiwe Tshabala, although this spot could easily be handed to any one of Sibaya, Moriri, Khuboni, Davids, or Letsholonylane.Teko Modise is seen as the natural creator of South Africas goalscoring chancesUp front, that attacking threat is evident. Katlego Mphela is a world-cla s finisher with devastating pace and accuracy, as seen in the 2009 Confederations Cup. However, if sides can contain his threat, South Africas chances are likely to be limited. Also in the squadis FC Twentes Bernard Parker, a veteran picked ahead of Benni McCarthy. Whilst his movement can lack fluency, he has an incredible goal-poaching ability and could prove to be a key squad member. Siyabonga Nomvete completes the attacking part of the squad, although with Parreira seemingly favouring a 4-5-1 formation, his chances are likely to be limited.So there you have it South Africas final twenty-three. It may not be world-cla s, but Los Angeles Dodgers one thing is for certain it contains pa sion, bravery, and persistence.