The South African tactician has laid down a marker regarding the future of the Royale Union Saint-Gilloise star, earmarking the sensation as a cornerstone of his national team blueprint. The former Al Ahly mentor appears ready to afford the 21-year-old a far more prominent role than Hugo Broos ever did, fast-tracking the youngster to spearhead Bafana's charge toward the 2030 World Cup.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach has come out firing in defense of his squad selection, particularly regarding the inclusion of an Orlando Pirates forward. The new Bafana head coach believes the striker has been unfairly treated by critics and deserves his place in the national setup.
The newly appointed head coach has sent a clear message to the national team dressing room by overhauling its leadership structure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The former Mamelodi Sundowns tactician has confirmed he will move away from the traditional 'one captain' system in favour of a more dynamic approach.
The newly appointed South Africa coach had whittled down his initial 35-man selection to a core group of 30 who will do duty against Guinea on September 26 at home, Eritrea away on September 30 and against Egypt in an international friendly on October 4.
Former Brazilians defender Wayne Arendse believes the increasing number of South African internationals playing overseas will be a significant advantage for the new Bafana boss. As the legendary coach begins his second stint in charge of the national team, the shifting landscape of the national squad could provide the tactical edge needed to secure long-awaited silverware.
With the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach hitting the ground running at Bafana, a handful of players are raising their hands to be considered for the squad in the near future. A Mamelodi Sundowns star and several Orlando Pirates players are amongst the names knocking hard on the door of the South African senior men's national team.
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