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South African football legend has launched a scathing assessment of the current crop of strikers in the Premier Soccer League, suggesting a lack of dedication is behind the dwindling number of hat-tricks. Despite Relebohile Mofokeng’s recent heroics, Ndlanya believes the modern forward is falling short of the standards set during his own prolific era.

For long, Bucs and Masandawana have formed the backbone of the national team. Going into the World Cup finals, the same is expected to happen given the competitive levels of both teams. Now, Broos wants to see that change, and he wants other clubs to step up.

The Glamour Boys will be in the market to bring on board quality players to help them chase top honours in the 2026/27 campaign. However, they might not find it easy to land an experienced South Africa star who has been linked with the Buccaneers and the Brazilians as well.

The players’ quest to secure places at the global football tournament continues, but the coach says he has already made up his mind about the bulk of the squad he intends to select. He insisted that even if some players deliver below expectations against Panama on Tuesday, they would still form part of his final selection.

South Africa return to action for a second match in four days, hosting the Central Americans in an international friendly match at Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday. After the two sides played to a 1-1 draw at Moses Mabhida Stadium last Friday, at stake is victory, a morale-boosting result as they both gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The former Amakhosi star has pointed out what Hugo Broos must sort out before it is too late. The national team is in camp for a second friendly game against Panama, which is a preparation for the upcoming global showpiece.

There have been questions about the future of the South American who had two successful seasons in the Premier Soccer League with Masandawana before his controversial exit. The versatile attacker's future is not guaranteed since he has just a couple of months before his current deal with Spanish lower-league outfit Cultural Leonesa.

The FIFA international break provided a chance for players to represent their respective nations, especially in friendly outings and competitive fixtures. The two weeks are also a blessing in disguise to the injured players, as well as those who are working to improve their fitness levels.

The Soweto giants have been missing an effective player to help the team in tight matches that need individual brilliance. However, that can be solved if the Glamour Boys can secure a high-profile signing of an experienced player who has already delivered in Mzansi when he was playing for the Brazilians two seasons ago.

The futures of the two tacticians remain a matter of speculation, especially with Amakhosi struggling. After failing to defend the Nedbank Cup and getting eliminated from the Carling Knockout and the CAF Confederation Cup, the coach's future hangs in the balance. Already, some big names have been linked with the Soweto giants, and only time will tell if any will be appointed in the end.

The Brazilian attacker left Mamelodi Sundowns unceremoniously to pursue a move to Spain. However, his stay in Leonesa could prove short-lived as his current club faces the real threat of relegation to the third tier. With the season nearing its end, he may soon be forced to consider another move in search of top-flight football.

Although the Sea Robbers have been in fine form, they went down to their local traditional rivals in a tightly fought encounter. The defeat is a blow to the Buccaneers, who were keen to win and widen the gap between them and Mamelodi Sundowns. By winning the game, the Glamour Boys have ensured their dominance in this fixture continues.

While the current focus is on the next friendly against Panama, Bafana's eyes are fixed on the upcoming big assignment. The players will not only be representing the country but will also be carrying the continental aspirations, as they are among the African countries set to play in the global bonanza. That means the 1996 AFCON champions must make their supporters proud by staging an impressive campaign.