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The striker's highly anticipated return to South African football has yet to spark into life, leaving many fans and pundits questioning his role at Downs. Having spent years in France with RC Strasbourg, the Bafana Bafana international was expected to dominate the Betway Premiership, but he currently finds himself on the periphery of the first team.

The Masandawana shot-stopper believes the growing interest in the 29-year-old midfielder highlights the quality within the Tshwane giants’ ranks. With the Brazilians preparing for a historic global showdown, the goalkeeper has now weighed in on reports fuelling speculation over his star teammate’s potential lucrative move to the Middle East.

The Brazilians forward has offered a glowing endorsement of his boss, as the South African giants prepare for their massive FIFA Intercontinental Cup fixture against Al-Malaki. The 25-year-old credited the Portuguese tactician’s deep understanding of the continental landscape for the club's recent silverware success.

The Brazilians' captain has expressed his immense excitement ahead of the upcoming international cup final, admitting he gets goosebumps just contemplating the scale of the fixture. The African champions are set to host Saudi giants Al Ahli at Loftus Versfeld in a clash that promises to be an attacking spectacle for the Pretoria crowd.