BackpageBrazilian Lucas Ribeiro Costa has been a hit in the Premier Soccer League since joining Mamelodi Sundowns at the beginning of the 2023-24 campaign.
Recently, he admitted he would love to represent South Africa's national team Bafana Bafana if given a chance by coach Hugo Broos and respective authorities.
A majority of football-loving fans in Mzansi are convinced the 26-year-old will add massive quality to the team.
Have a look at their arguments as sampled by GOAL.
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BackpageI'm a Kaizer Chiefs fan, but if we have to choose between Gaston Sirino and Ribeiro as to who to play for Bafana I'd choose Ribiero any day, this guy is a well-oiled machine - Modise Mokg
GalloRibeiro must be selected; many European countries are dominated by foreigners now - Saam Ka Langalibalele
BackpageWe don't need him, we'd rather struggle with our own players - SirWayne Ramsey
BackpageWe need Ribeiro as soon as possible! We must push this as soccer fans because it is good for our nation. I'm not a Sundowns fan but this guy is a baller - Vams Valoyimbhonsir
BackpagepixI'm a Kaizer Chiefs fan but this guy is very very dangerous. Truth must be told sometimes - Malwela Rasells
BackpageIf he is so good let the Brazilians call him first to play for them because South Africa have good quality players in all 16 teams in the Premier Soccer League - Thembelani Mbanya
BackpageRivalry aside, we need Lucas Ribeiro Costa! The guy has everything you need from an offensive player - speed, skills, pass, vision, and goals - Mzi Nxuba
Getty Good player, I wish we could swallow our pride and call them to represent our national team - Mishack Ramoyadi
BackpagepixPolitically we don't need him, but football-wise we really need him and he has decided so, why not call him up? If it can happen in a blink of an eye - Best Magagula
BackpagepixWe need this gem in Bafana Bafana, I hate Mamelodi Sundowns but Lucas Ribeiro is a star - MO E NG II