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Bafana Bafana legend has singled out Bucs forward for immense praise following South Africa’s historic 1-0 victory over South Korea. The Soweto giants' striker spearheaded the attack as Hugo Broos’ side secured their passage into the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup.

The 27-year-old has opened up on the mental resilience required to overcome his opening-match horror show at the 2026 World Cup. After a red card against El Tricolor threatened to derail his tournament, the midfielder returned to inspire South Africa to a historic victory over the Taegeuk Warriors.

The Bayern Munich centre-back has offered a public apology following his emotional reaction to being substituted during the Taegeuk Warriors' 1-0 defeat to South Africa. The defender was seen visibly frustrated on the touchline as the Asians fell to a shock loss against Hugo Broos’ side in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

South Africa erupted in celebration after the team secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea to book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The result marks the first time the nation has ever progressed beyond the group stages of the global showpiece, sparking high praise from one of the continent's greatest coaching minds.