After being frustrated by the Warriors, Bafana's hopes now largely depend on the results from Nigeria and Benin. The Super Eagles will host their West African counterparts in a match that carries a lot of stakes in determining the winner of the group.
The former Cameroon coach was forced to make another change to his squad after another key player was ruled out. To fill the gap, the tactician considered the Sea Robber, whom he believes is up to the task.
The former defender has compared the PSL's Big Three and said the Glamour Boys have some ground to cover in order to be at the same level with the other two. Amakhosi and Bucs started the season on different trajectories, but the fortunes have flipped as the former struggle and the latter are enjoying a positive run.
The Bucs youngster has been ruled out after suffering an injury during their Carling Knockout Cup game against Siwelele. Ahead of the vital games, the Mofokeng absence is another setback that Bafana are facing, apart from the FIFA decision to deduct their points.
After a tightly fought encounter within regulation time, Amakhosi and the Maroons proceeded to extra time after failing to score. This was yet another dramatic game where the winner had to be decided from the spot kick after a goalless draw, just like the Mamelodi Sundowns and Marumo Gallants duel on Saturday.
Broos' decision to overlook players from the Soweto giants raised eyebrows given that Amakhosi look like a much more improved side than they were last season. Although they do not have players in the national team, Makhosi have been told to support Bafana wholeheartedly.
The Glamour Boys' players once again find themselves frozen out of the South Africa national team and this can be credited to their dip in form. Another grim situation could be witnessed, seeing no Amakhosi players in Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in December.
Amakhosi had to come from behind to scrape a draw with Usuthu in a Premier Soccer League match at FNB Stadium on Wednesday. The Soweto giants struggled to build on last weekend's victory in the CAF Confederation Cup as they dropped points in their own backyard.
After a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, Amakhosi faced a rather tough challenge at home, but the Premier Soccer League side managed to surmount the hurdle and progress. Brandon Petersen was the Glamour Boys' hero as he made a decisive save during the shootouts.
The former CR Belouizdad striker made an instant impact with a debut goal, but the Glamour Boys couldn’t hold onto their lead in midweek Premier Soccer League action at FNB Stadium.
