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South Africa's head coach has offered a sobering assessment of the gap between domestic football and the global stage following his side's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While the nation celebrated a historic run to the knockout rounds, the Belgian tactician believes the defeat to Canada highlighted a significant disparity in quality that must be addressed at club level.

The South Africa midfielder has revealed the devastating atmosphere within the national team's camp following their exit from the global showpiece in North America. Their historic run was brought to a crushing end by Canada in the Round of 32, leaving Hugo Broos’ side to reflect on a missed opportunity.

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Following the announcement of a move to an Iraq Stars League club, the South African football fraternity has expressed heartfelt messages for the fans' favourite, who was once expected to re-establish himself as one of the most talented and exciting players to watch. This came after he joined Orlando Pirates following a disappointing stint with Mamelodi Sundowns and a short loan spell at Sekhukhune United. However, his flair-filled return to prominence proved short-lived at the Soweto giants, where the 28-year-old struggled for consistent game time under Abdeslam Ouaddou.