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Sphephelo Sithole, South Africa, March 2026

Sithole earns praise after Bafana heroics

The KwaZulu-Natal-born star is beginning to silence his harshest critics following a series of commanding performances in the heart of the South African midfield. The Tondela man was a standout performer as Bafana secured a hard-fought victory over the Pharaohs in Cairo, proving he can be the creative force the national team requires.

Sithole shines for Bafana - 'Our best player was Yaya in that midfield'

South Africa’s national team continues to build significant momentum under the guidance of Pitso Mosimane following a disciplined victory on Egyptian soil. While the goalscorers often grab the headlines, it was the commanding presence of the 27-year-old in the middle of the park that caught the eye of the experts.

Mexico v South Africa: Group A - FIFA World Cup 2026

Sithole opens up on World Cup nightmare

The KZN Academy graduate has broken his silence following a nightmare start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The midfield anchor found himself at the centre of a storm after a high-profile error, and a subsequent dismissal left South Africa reeling in their opening group fixture.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	FC Den Bosch	11	4	2	5	16	19	-3	14	W W D L W
13	Jong PSV	11	3	4	4	15	18	-3	13	L D L D L
14	TOP Oss	11	4	0	7	16	17	-1	12	L W W L W
15	FC Eindhoven	11	3	2	6	15	23	-8	11	L L D L W
16	Jong Ajax	11	3	2	6	15	26	-11	11	W L D L L

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