Soccer-Peterborough defender Ntlhe gets South Africa call

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 30 (Reuters) - South Africa have included

inexperienced 18-year-old full-back Kgosi Ntlhe from

Peterborough United in their squad for next month's friendly

against Brazil.

 Ntlhe, who only made his full debut in the English

Championship (second division) earlier this month, is one of

four uncapped players for the friendly in Sao Paulo on Sept. 7

as well as a home match against Mozambique in Nelspruit four

days later.

 South Africa coach Gordon Igesund, who took over in June,

also handed a first call-up for former Chelsea apprentice Dean

Furman, now at Oldham Athletic in England's League One (third

tier).

 Igesund said he wanted to give new players an opportunity as

South Africa prepare to host the African Nations Cup finals in

January. The team have seven scheduled friendlies before the

tournament kicks off on Jan. 19.

 (Reporting by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Alison

Wildey)