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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
6	Benfica B	8	4	2	2	8	5	3	14	D W W L L
7	AVS Futebol SAD	8	3	3	2	10	8	2	12	W W D L W
8	Tondela	8	4	0	4	9	8	1	12	L W W W L
9	Uniao de Leiria	8	3	2	3	11	10	1	11	D L D W W
10	Vizela	8	3	2	3	8	8	0	11	L L D W W

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