1. Divisjon Qualification Overview

The South African Football Association president believes the national team’s small contingent of travelling supporters will hold their own against a wall of noise in Mexico City. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Jordaan is confident that the passion of the South African faithful can bridge the gap during the tournament’s curtain-raiser.

The South Africa international has thrown the gauntlet down to the co-hosts of the global showpiece, insisting that all the pressure lies with El Tri ahead of their opening clash at the Estadio Azteca. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfield general cut a relaxed figure ahead of the tournament opener, dismissing the underdog tag assigned to Hugo Broos’ side.

Bukayo Saka has registered just 13 Premier League goals for Arsenal across the last two campaigns, with ex-England winger Chris Waddle telling GOAL where the Gunners forward needs to improve - with Mohamed Salah being held up as inspiration. There has never been any doubting Saka’s creative instincts, but his game could be taken to another level if end product were to be delivered in greater numbers.

"Master Chef" is eyeing a fresh start away from the South African top flight after his brief spell with Orlando Pirates came to an end. The gifted midfielder is now a free agent after the Buccaneers chose not to activate an option in his contract to extend his stay in Soweto, leading to much speculation on his next destination.