Orlando Pirates defender Ayanda Gcaba would only arrive in Libreville on Tuesday night after he was named as a replacement for his injured club-mate Patrick Phungwayo, who had since returned to South Africa to treat his injury.

Gcaba underwent a medical assessment on Monday, as required by tournament rules and regulations and had applied for his travel visa.

Bafana Bafana resumed training on Monday after a rest day following their 1-1 draw against Cameroon on Saturday in Libreville, Gabon.

Three players received knocks during the clash and were rested at training, however, they are all expected to be back in action soon.

"Tokelo Rantie sustained a strained muscle and we are resting him as a precaution, it is nothing serious. He is receiving physiotherapy and we will reassess him tomorrow," team doctor Thulani Ngwenya said on Monday.

"Rivaldo Coetzee sustained a knock on the knee and is also being rested as a precaution, so even there we don't need to worry."

Bernard Parker got a knock on the ribs and was being treated, however, he was also expected to recover soon.

"However, Parker might not recover in time for the Mali match and we would rather play safe and have him sit out that match than aggravate his injury," Ngwenya said.

"The other two will be available to play but it will be up to the coaches whether they want to play them or not."

Bafana Bafana will face Mali in a final preparation match ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament which kicks off in Equatorial Guinea on Saturday.

The Mali clash will be played on Wednesday at the Monedan Stadium in Libreville, Gabon. Kickoff is at 5pm South African time.