The South African football legend has thrown his weight behind Pitso Mosimane’s decision to include veteran midfielder in his latest squad. Despite the Mamelodi Sundowns star reaching the twilight of his career at 37, Khumalo believes his presence is vital for the national team’s stability.
The 62-year-old mentor has laid out a high-stakes vision for his second spell as South Africa's head coach, insisting he will not take the easy route to success. The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach is determined to test the national team against the continent's heavyweights, even if it puts his own job security at risk.
The newly appointed coach's selection has come under fire following the inclusion of two controversial names for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers. Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has voiced his confusion over the decision to call up players who are currently struggling for regular minutes or form at club level.
Former Al Ahly mentor has provided a key update on the final piece of his technical team puzzle as he prepares for his first matches back in the national hot seat. While his core staff is already in place, the hunt for a new goalkeeper coach continues behind the scenes at SAFA House.
The newly appointed South Africa coach had whittled down his initial 35-man selection to a core group of 30 who will do duty against Guinea on September 26 at home, Eritrea away on September 30 and against Egypt in an international friendly on October 4.
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