Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho is celebrating after receiving a surprise call up by Luiz Felipe Scolari for Brazil’s friendly against South Africa at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg on March 5.
The game is Brazil’s final game before their World Cup squad is announced.
Kaka and former City striker Robinho were left out from the squad which included Neymar, Oscar, Ramires, Willian, David Luiz, and Thiago Silva.
Fernandinho is currently out injured and is expected to miss City’s Champions League round of 16 first leg clash against Barcelona on February 18 along with Sergio Aguero although Samir Nasri reported for full training today.