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FC Steaua București general manager Mihai Stoica has hit out at the financial impact of the defender's exclusion from South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. The former Kaizer Chiefs defender was a high-profile absentee from Hugo Broos' selection, cutting the Romanian giants out of a significant FIFA windfall.

Former Amakhosi development coach Farouk Khan has jumped to the defence of the midfielder following a season of fluctuating game time with the Buccaneers. Despite his side clinching a historic treble, the 28-year-old’s role under Abdeslam Ouaddou has sparked debate regarding his relationship with the technical team.

The Bucs star should be celebrating a stellar season with the Sea Robbers, but a looming financial dispute behind the scenes has cast a shadow over his move. Despite his heroics on the pitch, a former club has sensationally claimed that they are still waiting for their share of the transfer fee paid by the Soweto giants.

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