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The experienced defender could be set for a sensational return to the international stage if Bafana selectors heed the advice of his current club manager. The former Sundowns defender has reinvented himself in East Africa, becoming a pivotal figure for one of the continent's most ambitious clubs.

The pacey winger has finally broken his silence on the transfer saga that nearly saw him land at Naturena before the current campaign began. Despite a lucrative proposal from the Soweto giants, the former Mamelodi Sundowns man opted for a different path.

Tanzanian giants have touched down in South Africa for an intensive 10-day training camp designed to push the squad to its absolute limits. The former Stellenbosch head coach is determined to use this period in Polokwane to fine-tune his tactical approach before a season-defining run of fixtures.

The Reds of Msimbazi boss has thrown his weight behind the 30-year-old defender, insisting he deserves a recall to the South African national team. The former Mamelodi Sundowns man has reinvented himself in Tanzania, and Barker believes his recent form makes him a primary candidate for Pitso Mosimane's new-look squad.